Fowler Welch are a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We are now looking for a Transport Planner to join our Hilsea site on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary: £25,095 - £29,875 per annum

Working hours: Days - Wednesday to Saturday, 06:30 - 18:30

The purpose of a Transport Planner is to be responsible for the daily planning of Company and/or third-party resources. Effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

Key Duties of a Transport Planner:

• Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
• Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered at all times.
• Organise sub-contractors to ensure they are used cost effectively.
• Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours’ regulations.
• Liaising with retail department teams to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
• Close liaison with other operators and supervisors to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.
• Assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• Effectively manage the balance between own fleet and subcontract requirements, identifying and suggesting any areas for improvement.
• Conducting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Supervisors and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently.
• Working alongside fleet to ensure timely return of vehicles.
• Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner.
• Assist Supervisors in speaking to drivers about Virtual Risk Manager and improving driving style to improve FW MPG and overall safety and to ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPI’s.
• Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management from time to time.

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised office environment
• Able to plan/ route vehicles using Transport management systems, ESP, Microlise, Isotrack with a proven track record in the use of these platforms.
• A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar
• Sound geographical knowledge
• Basic understanding of driver’s hours regulations/Tachograph law
• Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems under pressure

As part of its Drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• 20 days annual leave 
• 4.5% employer pension contribution 
• Life Assurance - x3 annual salary
• Health cash plans
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above Transport Planner role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam