Transport Planner - Woolpit - £ Competitive
We are currently seeking a Transport Planner on behalf of our client based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds! If you have previous experience in planning Transportation schedules and are looking for a great company experiencing growth, this is the role for you!
Salary: £ Competitive
Hours: 08:30am-17:30pm (Monday-Friday)
Job Responsibilities:
* Prioritise and organise multi-drop vehicle routing across depots, ensuring efficient delivery.
* Communicate with Sales to meet customer delivery needs and resolve potential issues with warehouse teams.
* Monitor vehicle progress, adjust routes as necessary, and communicate accurate delivery details to drivers.
* Ensure compliance with driver regulations (working time, tacho hours) while planning routes.
* Build strong relationships with drivers, suppliers, and subcontractors to streamline operations.
* Drive continuous improvement within the transport department and across the business.
What are we looking for?
1. Previous experience in a Transport Planner/Coordinator role.
2. Strong understanding of routing processes and procedures.
3. The ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
4. Problem solving mindset.
5. Well organised, self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
6. Computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel.
7. Attention to ...