Network Planner

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

At Gist, safety and people sit at the heart of everything we do. We value individuality and create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, contribute meaningfully, and make a real impact.

We are looking for an experienced Network Planner to join our friendly team in Chineham, Basingstoke. As a Transport Planner you will be responsible for planning products through the Gist network for Marks & Spencer and Ocado.

Strong communication skills will be vital to ensuring a solid relationship with depots and customers throughout the UK. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, where we encourage creativeness and thinking outside the box to ensure that efficient plans are created.

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of well-being support - including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Salary:£30,000
Hours:48 hours per eight-day period
Working pattern:4 on / 4 off and 6.30am to 6.30pm
Location:Chineham, RG24 8UB

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Planning product from food manufacturers to regional distribution centres, minimising the amount of routes and exceeding key performance indicator (KPI) targets
• Reviewing depot & customer plans to highlight potential cost saving initiatives
• Review and plan the replenishment of delivery equipment back from regional distribution centres to suppliers depending on supplier requirements
• React to live customer issues, communicating professionally over email and phone

Your skills and experience will include:

• Highly motivated and challenge-driven
• Passionate and enthusiastic
• Performs well under pressure
• Works well both independently and in teams
• Strong relationship builder
• Creative problem-solver
• Clear verbal and written communicator
• Road transport scheduling experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of WTD and drivers' hours

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we areprogressive, accountable, collaborative,andethical.

Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S's sustainability commitments in Plan A.

Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there's never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.