Candidate Overview
The candidate is a highly capable Transport Network Planner with 6+ years’ experience across multi-site distribution environments, specialising in multi-drop route planning, fleet compliance, and cost-efficient transport operations.
They bring strong expertise in route efficiency, driver compliance, and cost control, alongside a proactive, solutions-focused approach to improving operational performance. Known for their ability to challenge inefficiencies and drive better planning outcomes, they consistently deliver high service levels while reducing cost-to-serve.
Core Expertise
- Multi-drop transport planning across multi-site networks
- Route optimisation and load efficiency improvement
- Fleet compliance (MOT, servicing, driver hours, tachograph)
- UK transport legislation and operational governance
- In-house vs 3PL cost modelling and decision-making
- KPI tracking and transport performance reporting
- Load planning and documentation management
- Agency and resource planning for operational coverage
- Health & Safety compliance within transport operations
- Transport Management Systems (TMS)
Selected Career Achievements
- Planned and executed daily transport schedules across 4–6 sites and 40+ vehicles, maintaining 98%+ on-time delivery performance in a high-volume distribution environment.
- Reduced transport cost per delivery by 9% through improved route planning, load consolidation, and increased utilisation of in-house fleet capacity.
- Improved vehicle utilisation by 12%, reducing reliance on third-party hauliers through better forward planning and capacity management.
- Strengthened compliance processes across fleet operations, achieving 100% adherence to driver hours and vehicle maintenance schedules.
Leadership Profile
A proactive and commercially aware transport planner who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments. Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge inefficiencies and influence planning decisions across teams. Highly organised, detail-focused, and capable of balancing service, cost, and compliance in day-to-day transport operations.
Ideal Next Role
The candidate is seeking a Transport Network Planner role within a multi-site distribution or industrial logistics environment, where they can take ownership of planning efficiency, fleet utilisation, and operational performance. They are particularly well suited to organisations managing complex delivery networks, mixed fleet models, and high-volume multi-drop operations.
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