Route Planner

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRoute Planner - PortburynnSalary: 41,875 per annumnnShift Pattern: 09:30am - 19:00pm ~ Any 5 days over 7nnBrakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco GB the world''s leading foodservice company. Were growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry.nnSo join us in Portbury as a Route Planner, and take your career to the next level. A satisfying role You will be joining a small team that keep our network running, ensuring we deliver an exceptional level of service to our customers. Youll be responsible for making sure all routes are optimised so that operational targets are achieved your amazing planning and organisational skills will be critical to your success. With no two days the same, you will need to be able to adapt accordingly and deal with unexpected issues as they arise, ensuring that all stakeholders are communicated with in an effective and timely manner.nAs you would expect within logistics, this is a deadline driven role where you will need to balance the needs of drivers, customers, and account managers staying calm and focused to get the job done. Working closely with depot operational colleagues, you will also review and refine delivery schedules to ensure maximum efficiency and analyse data from a variety of systems and sources to identify areas for future improvements.nnWhat you bring to the mix:nTo join us in this role you will be an experienced planner with a good knowledge of the area.nGood understanding of driver working timenPrevious use of transport planning software would be an advantage but is not essential and be confident using Microsoft Excel and SAPnYoull have an enthusiastic, can-do attitude Ability of using your experience and logical thinking to overcome challenges as they arise to ensure a positive outcome.nnBags of BenefitsnWe take care of our people. On our team, youll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. Youll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too. To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.

Created: 2026-02-07