• Job Description

  Req#: REF11418G

  Company Description

  Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain. We operate over 7 million sq.ft. of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.

  Our Lutterworth site are now recruiting for a Network Optimisation Co-ordinator on a full time permanent basis.

  Salary: £35,663 per annum.

  Working hours: Monday to Friday (07:00-15:00/11:00-19:00, rotating).

  Job Description

  The purpose of a Network optimisation Co-ordinator is to optimise the planning route to market, using own fleet, internal sub contraction and external sub-contractors. Planning of multi sites vehicles and drivers, taking into account WTD & EU regulations and compliance legalities.

  Key Duties of a Network Optimisation Co-ordinator:

  • Responsible for the timely & efficient creation of vehicle routes.
  • Allocation of resource to create the ambient transport plan.
  • Responsible for ensuring special delivery instructions, requirements and times are adhered to.
  • Allocating to achieve budget KPIs, whilst still creating achievable routes.
  • Allocating in line with driver’s hours & RTD legislation.
  • Adhering to depot & system processes & controls.
  • Liaison with Transport Coordination teams in the handover and daily management of the network plan.
  • Role dimensions include: Fleet of 15 to 50 vehicles, planning team of up to 8 members, 25 to 90 drivers.

  Qualifications

  • CPC holder, National & International preferred.
  • Knowledge of Transport Planning in a radial & direct delivery environment including depot trunk movements.
  • Knowledge of the application & benefits delivery of transport systems.
  • National network experience & able to see the bigger picture & network view.
  • Ability to deputise for the Network Optimisation Manager.
  • Team player who can develop internal & external relationships.
  • Experience of planning within a cost/ KPI driven operational environment.
  • Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure and to prioritise workloads to meet set deadlines.

  Additional Information

  As part of its Drive to make Great Bear 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 dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

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

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Retail discounts via our benefit platform

  If you meet the requirements for the above Network Optimisation Co-ordinator role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam

• About the company

  We are a market-leading ambient and chilled food & drink 3PL specialist, providing warehousing, distribution, contract packing, and a bonded division with extensive expertise in relation to dutiable goods across the UK and Ireland.

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