Manpower
Birmingham, UK
£40,000 – £40,000
Full-time
3 days ago
Transport Planner / Senior Transport Planner Birmingham Permanent | Full Time We are recruiting for a growing transport planning and highway…
About the role: What's in the Box
As part of our European Logistics team's Network - Strategy and Optimization squad, you will drive the route planning for all HelloFresh deliveries within the Benelux region. You won't just manage schedules; you will master the delicate balance of optimizing delivery efficiency, enhancing the daily environment for our drivers and hubs, and ensuring an exceptional experience for our customers. In this dynamic role, you will simulate new routing scenarios and serve as the critical bridge between our production sites, distribution locations and external carriers.
Your agility and data-driven coordination will directly ensure that thousands of households receive their fresh ingredients exactly on time.
What you’ll do: The Recipe
Own the daily route planning and end-to-end transport scheduling across the entire Benelux network.
Collaborate with external carriers, fleet managers, and hub teams to align driver and delivery van availability with daily volume demands.
Test and simulate new routing scenarios to find creative ways to boost efficiency while respecting operational constraints and driver workflows.
Act as the primary, go-to contact for our regional distribution hubs, facilitating smooth communication across the supply chain.
What you’ll bring: The Ingredients
A data-driven approach to problem-solving, with the ability to analyze complex routing options and make quick, logical choices.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills to effectively align with external transport partners, agencies, and internal logistics squads.
The resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly and solutions need to be found on the fly.
Readiness to work weekend shifts as part of a rostered schedule to keep our supply chain moving.
Prior exposure to logistics, supply chain coordination, or transport planning is a plus, though your adaptability and mindset are what truly matter.
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