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Transport Planner

United Kingdom, Bracknell Employment contract 29000.00 - 33000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 11, 2026
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Do you have continuous-improvement and planning experience, with a background in optimising a supply chain operation? Can you transform complex planning challenges into seamless delivery schedules? We are looking for a Distribution Planner to join our Waitrose team in Bracknell. In this role, you will play a crucial part in planning optimal operational schedule for our Waitrose depots, ensuring that the right goods reach our Stores they are available for our customers at the right time.

Job Responsibility

  • Solving complex planning problems related to branch de-kit (cages), backhaul placements, fleet availability, and multi-drop deliveries
  • Utilising system data and systems such as (Transport Management Systems, Paragon Warehouse Management Systems, and Branch Order Builder,) to coordinate workflow across all business areas, ensuring minimal delays and maximum efficiency
  • Identifying opportunities for cost reductions in line with business objectives (e.g. waste management or de-kit collection reductions) while ensuring all plans comply with Working Time Directives and EU drivers' hours
  • Communicating and providing clear, factual status updates to internal teams (IT, Warehouse and Transport operations) and external stakeholders (Third-Party Logistic sites, Offshore systems teams, Software Vendor teams)
  • Ensuring adherence to systems and processes across the supply chain, implementing, monitoring, and measuring all relevant controls to manage operational and reputational risks to the Partnership
  • Role model the Partnership Behaviours and proactively invest in your own continuous professional development, both technically and personally. Drive your own contribution conversations and set and review your development goals regularly

Requirements

  • A clear understanding of the components of TMS (Transport Management Systems) and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) Solution
  • Previous knowledge of Paragon, Microlise, C3, or similar software
  • Previous Distribution planning experience (this can be experience in managing schedules for a fleet of vehicles or warehouse operations) and a history of working effectively across supply chain departments
  • Ability to communicate with both internal and external stakeholders (all levels)
  • Evidence of identifying and supporting cost-reduction initiatives (identify areas where cost saving can be made in backhaul placement and opportunities to reduce driving routes)

Nice to have

  • A proven track record of maintaining data integrity and accuracy under pressure
  • Certification of a professional body associated with planning (e.g Professional Competency qualification for Transport Managers (Road Haulage))

What we offer

  • Leisure Learning: Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses
  • Partner Discount: 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose
  • Clubs & Societies: From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together
  • Holiday & Leave: Enjoy a generous holiday provision
  • Pension & Life Assurance: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
  • Exclusive Hotels: Recharge and reconnect at our exclusive Partnership hotels in locations across the UK
  • Night Premium: any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour
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