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Transport Planner - Perm - Global Leader
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Widnes
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, high-impact environment?
We’re looking for a driven and ambitious Transport Planner to join our team in Widnes (or Cadishead).
Ready to join a global brand offering all the career development opportunities & benefits you’d expect from an industry leader?
Role at a Glance:
Transport Planner
£28,000
Widnes (or Cadishead) - On-site 5 days per week
Excellent Company Benefits Package
Full Time - Permanent - 35 hours per week
Company: Global Distributor of chemicals, ingredients & speciality consumables used by global manufacturers in everyday products
Culture: Work with real purpose. Grow how you want to. Be who you are
The Transport Planner role:
Reporting directly to the UK Transport Planning Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving efficiency and delivering results in a fast-paced, competitive market. Using our advanced Transport Management System (TMS), you’ll plan and optimise transport operations across all UK sites, ensuring performance targets and budgets are met.
This is a fantastic chance to gain exposure to the full breadth of UK transport planning, develop your expertise, and make a real impact on our national operations.
What You’ll Do:
Review and validate transport plans (TMS), making improvements to increase efficiency and minimise spend
Pre-plan transport volumes, reviewing order screens, pulling forward deliveries, and realigning routes to maximise vehicle utilisation and reduce carrier costs
Monitor and control transport costs, record carrier expenditure, and implement cost-saving initiatives
Manage freight settlement, including invoice validation, handling queries, and approving or rejecting discrepancies
Support and implement systematic improvements to enhance the effectiveness of transport planning
Arrange and manage haulage operations, including relationships with assigned hauliers across operational sites
Play an active role in the adoption and optimisation of TMS across the UK in a cost-efficient and logical way
Deliver excellent customer service while operating in line with our core value: “Serious about Safety”
What We’re Looking For:
Transport experience preferred but not essential
Must be self-motivated, eager to learn, and adaptable
Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail required
Flexible with working hours/shifts
Demonstrates high standards in all tasks and responsibilities
Strong customer service skills essential
Why Join Us?
With revenues of $9bn+ and a portfolio spanning industries from food and automotive to pharma, cosmetics, and manufacturing, Univar Solutions is a global market leader.
We’re committed to:
Work with real purpose - See the impact of your insights in real business outcomes
Grow how you want - Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Be who you are - An inclusive culture where people matter
Our Values:
• Serious about safety
• We do what we say
• Where people matter
• Valuable to others
• Together we win
Apply today and let’s start turning your data expertise into commercial success.
Candidates must be able to freely work in the UK without restrictions.
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