Location
Aylesbury

Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As a Senior Logistics Planner at Biffa Waste Services, you will oversee the day-to-day operation and performance of the logistics function, ensuring effective routing, allocation, utilisation, and maintenance of a designated vehicle portfolio. You will work closely with the Support Services Manager to support the mobilisation of new services, monitor vehicle and operational performance, review and grade key performance indicators, and drive improvements in service delivery, efficiency, compliance, and fleet availability. Key responsibilities include managing operational escalations, vehicle breakdowns, service disruptions, and route recovery arrangements to maintain service delivery; ensuring efficient deployment of resources in line with operational requirements; monitoring vehicle availability, condition, and maintenance to minimise downtime; supporting employee training and development; and incorporating financial, compliance, and health and safety considerations into all operational decisions.

Experience
- Proven experience as a Logistics Planner or Senior Planner within a large matrix organisation
- Proficient in route planning software such as Route Monkey, DPS (LogiX), or similar
- Demonstrable success in resource management and cost control
- Knowledge of transport legislation and environmental, health and safety regulations

About you
You are a proactive and organised professional with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You work well within a team and have excellent communication skills. You are committed to promoting best practices and continuous improvement in logistics operations.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or training in logistics, transport management, or related fields would be advantageous but are not explicitly required. A strong understanding of compliance and operational standards is essential.