Owens Group is a fast developing, multisite organisation, with a large diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity. As a result, Owens Group is looking to recruit a Night Transport Planner. Shifts available: 4 on 4 off Nights - 6pm to 6am To take responsibility for the timely traffic planning of routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure that the customer receives a first class service in a cost effective way. Responsibilities and Duties: Key Accountabilities Carry out tasks largely unsupervised to cost and quality standards Plan ahead - tasks and resources Liaise with internal/external customers to resolve problems. Collect, analyse and distribute information/data. Provide professional/specialist advice both internally and externally. Developing relationships with external customer. Specify and ensure levels of support service are in place. Prioritise and co-ordinate workloads Successful working partnerships with customers, internal and external Delivering the right advice in a timely manner Achieving respect of others about your competence. Working with customers/suppliers/drivers and other traffic desks, planning routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running of the operation Working with customers/suppliers/drivers and other traffic desks, planning routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running of the operation Prioritising workload, route planning driver brief and de-brief Liaise with other depots within the Company Driver communication and monitoring Strong organisational skills for planning schedules, journeys and loads Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots Ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels Maintain computerised system Stirling. Have the skills to use excel spread sheet A good understanding of transport regulations currently in force Good geographical knowledge Booking driver agency staff depending on workload Must monitor Compliance and work with drivers and Compliance to eliminate infringements Must ensure that all drivers are aware of SAFED, and be actively involved in improving SAFED achievements to goals Must be an integral part of, and is responsible for employee health and safety Ensure that vehicles and trailers are available in a timely manner to adhere to Compliance and inspection requirements Provide general support appropriate to the management when require Qualifications Proven experience in transport planning or a related field is desirable. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent leadership qualities to guide teams towards achieving operational goals. Proficient in office software applications, particularly Outlook and Word. High level of computer literacy with the ability to adapt to new IT systems quickly. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with clients and colleagues. A background in supply chain management is advantageous but not essential. A commitment to delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about logistics and transportation planning, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.