Andrew Meloy

Operations and Planning professional

Talent

GravesendMember since October 22, 2026

Workforce planning and schedulingRota and shift coordinationResource allocation and workforce coverageAbsence and contingency planningCapacity and workload managementContractor and supplier coordinationOperational performance monitoringKPI and management reportingAttendance and operational record keepingCustomer and stakeholder communicationHealth, safety and complianceIncident and issue escalationOperational problem solvingService recovery and disruption managementMicrosoft Office and operational systemsContinuous improvementTime management and prioritisationTeam coordination and handoversFull UK driving licence

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Workforce planning and schedulingRota and shift coordinationResource allocation and workforce coverageAbsence and contingency planningCapacity and workload management

About

Highly organized and proactive Operations and Planning professional with more than 20 years' experience within the transport industry coordinating resources, schedules and customer requirements within fast-paced operational environments. Extensive experience in workforce scheduling, Rota planning, resource allocation, capacity management, contractor coordination, operational monitoring and service delivery. Skilled at responding quickly to changing operational requirements while maintaining accurate records, meeting deadlines and minimising disruption.

Experienced in working closely with operational managers, team leaders, drivers, customers, contractors and suppliers, building effective working relationships across different areas of a business. Confident using operational planning, tracking and reporting systems and Microsoft Office to monitor performance and support informed decision-making. Strong understanding of health, safety, compliance, operational risk and continuous improvement, with a practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and take initiative.

Experience

Transport Planner - James Kemball Ltd

(2024)

Responsible for planning and coordinating the daily movement of shipping containers, working closely with drivers, customers, subcontractors and operational colleagues to deliver a safe, efficient and reliable service.

Plan and allocate daily workloads across available drivers, vehicles and operational resources using TMS.
Coordinate changing schedules and priorities throughout the working day to maintain effective service coverage.
Monitor live operational activity and proactively adjust plans in response to delays, traffic, port conditions, customer requirements and resource changes.
Balance workload, resource availability, driver hours, customer requirements and operational deadlines when making planning decisions.
Communicate clearly with drivers, customers, subcontractors and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely information.
Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers when additional capacity or operational support is required.
Monitor progress against the daily plan, identifying potential service failures and taking corrective action to minimise disruption.
Maintain accurate operational records using transport planning and tracking systems.
Provide operational updates and escalate issues requiring management attention.
Ensure accurate documentation and information are provided to drivers to support safe and compliant operations.
Follow company procedures and relevant health, safety, legal and transport compliance requirements.
Support customer service standards, operational targets and performance measures.
Complete effective shift handovers, ensuring outstanding issues and operational priorities are communicated clearly.

Container Planner - Turners (Soham) Ltd - Tilbury

(2015 - 2024)

Planned daily container movements for major shipping-line customers, coordinating drivers, vehicles, customer requirements and delivery deadlines across a busy UK-wide operation.

Planned and coordinated daily work for a fleet of 28+ Class 1 vehicles.
Allocated work to employed drivers according to availability, workload, vehicle capacity and customer requirements.
Managed changing schedules and priorities to maintain service coverage and meet agreed delivery timescales.
Coordinated UK-wide collection and delivery activity, ensuring resources were allocated effectively.
Managed customer accounts and maintained regular communication regarding delivery progress and operational changes.
Monitored operational performance and recorded information to support KPI reporting and performance analysis.
Maintained accurate operational systems and records.
Liaised with suppliers to source suitable capacity and competitive pricing when additional resources were required.
Worked closely with operational colleagues to resolve service issues and minimise disruption.
Prioritised competing workloads while maintaining customer service and operational standards.
Supported safe and compliant working practices across daily transport operations.

Logistics Planner - Europa Worldwide Logistics

(2015)

Transport Clerk - Downtons Transport

(2014 - 2015)

Transport Distribution Planner Supervisor - Eddie Stobart / Procter & Gamble

(2011 - 2012)

Team Leader Operator - Wincanton UK

(2004 - 2011)

Shipping Clerk - Graypen Shipping

(2002 - 2004)

Waterman / Lighterman - Clifford Shipping

(2001 - 2002)