We are recruiting for an organised Transport Planner, based in South Yorkshire.
Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum.
Hours: Full Time
The Role
* Manage order intake by having great awareness and diligence of the current order schedules and making sure to priorities job based on the customers needs.
* Schedule fleet using highly economical and cost-effective routing.
* Work closely within a fast-paced team to ensure planning of production and vehicle loading align with weekly/monthly schedule.
* Booking in deliveries with customers to ensure optimal delivery arrangements
* Be responsible for the coordination of your carriers ensuring their adherence to agreed service levels.
* Liaise in a suitable time frame with both the Driver and the Customer in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
* Work closely with existing partners to manage the needs of the business.
* Briefing and liaising with drivers to ensure the plan is achievable (finish times and start times).
* Communicating efficiently with drivers, ensuring they implement customers instructions, answer driver queries and action accordingly.
* Prepare delivery paperwork for both drivers and customers to ensure accurate recording and tracking of deliveries.
* Ensure that we are fully compliant with both drivers and vehicle statutory and legislative requirements.
* Analyse current route codes/delivery schedule to ensure we are delivering frequently to the areas with most order volume to reduce Leadtime.
The Individual
* A great team player who is comfortable being part of a highly active and ambitious team.
* A great level of commercial awareness.
* Good use of Microsoft Office and Transport Operation Systems.
* A fantastic communicator who has equal quality with clients and employees.
* Highly organised.
* Ambitious.
* Attention to detail.
* Strong geographical knowledge of the United Kingdom road network.
* Experience within a similar setting.
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