Transport Planner

An exciting new Transport Planner opportunity at DX! All about you You will be friendly, hard-working and love the buzz of getting things done. We value team players and here at DX we are committed to providing our people with the technical and personal skills to progress their careers. About us We think we are more than just a delivery company. We know each item tells a story and we know that for someone, somewhere, it’ll make their day, or not - if we fail! DX is the specialist provider of customer-driven solutions for time sensitive, mission critical, high value and heavier items delivery. DX routinely handles goods from many high street retailers and industry sectors including homeware, high street fashion, optical lenses, pharmacy items and jewellery along with legal documents, the UK Government and foreign embassies for identity documents and visas. Our brand is what we do every day and our values set the tone for how we want our colleagues to go about their business of delivering the Delivered Exactly promise. Our goal every day is to deliver on our promises, so you can deliver on yours. What will it feel like to be part of our team? At DX, we know our people are our foundation of success. We are passionate about your career progression with us. We strive to develop and promote from within whenever we can, so if you want to develop your career DX will provide the training and the opportunities! Role summary: Are you a highly analytical professional who loves solving complex puzzles with numbers and data? We are seeking a Parcel Trunking Planner to join our fast-paced network logistics team in Nuneaton. Operating at the core of our hub network, you will be responsible for planning and optimising trunk movements (HGV Class 1) across the UK. Your shift (10:00 - 18:30) is the most critical window in our operation. You will analyse afternoon parcel volume spikes, optimise trailer utilisation, and finalise the crucial linehaul schedules before the nightly trunking network dispatches. Key responsibilities • Network & Trunking Optimization: Schedule daily depot-to-depot HGV movements, maximising trailer fill-rates and eliminating empty running miles. • Data-Driven Planning: Manipulate large, live datasets to match fluctuating parcel volumes with available fleet capacity. • Dynamic Routing: Act quickly to re-route drivers and trailers around major Midlands traffic bottlenecks (M6, M1, A5) to protect strict customer SLAs. • Cost & KPI Tracking: Monitor linehaul costs, fuel metrics, and sub-contractor haulage rates using advanced spreadsheets to find efficiency gains. • Hub Collaboration: Act as the central link between sorting hub management, shunt drivers, and regional depots during peak operational hours. Person Specification • Excel Savvy: Microsoft Excel skills are mandatory. You must be comfortable using pivot tables, and formulas to handle large data feeds. • Strong Numerical Agility: mental math and analytical skills to quickly convert parcel volumes into required trailer counts. • Problem-Solving Mindset: The ability to stay calm under pressure and make fast, logical decisions when networks experience delays or disruptions. • Logistics/Supply Chain Background: Prior experience in transport planning, network routing, or parcel logistics is highly desirable. • Geographical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the UK motorway network and strategic transport corridors. Benefits: • Competitive Rates of Pay • Company Funded Health Cash Plan • Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays • Long Service Recognition scheme • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity • Company Pension Scheme • Life Assurance • Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP • DX Discounts Portal • Opportunity to obtain additional licences (C / C+E) • Excellent opportunities for career progression and more!! We look forward to hearing from you!