PSM Recruitment are seeking an experienced, International FTL Transport Planner to work for a well-established company in Dover. This is a fixed-term contract for 1 year maternity cover, which could lead to a permanent position.
Salary: £35,000
Key Responsibilities:
1. Planning of vehicles taking load factors, customer opening hours, driving hours, and all other legal requirements into consideration.
2. Profit & Loss responsibility.
3. Control on a daily basis to ensure that collection and deliveries are carried out as per instructions.
4. Timely and effective communication between office, customers, sub-contractors, drivers, and any other parties involved in the process.
5. Using own initiative to make decisions relevant to your area of control.
6. Administration.
7. Commercial representation.
8. Assist in other areas within the business as and when required.
9. Covering Groupage Areas across the weekend and out of hours.
10. Understanding how processes work.
11. Ensuring processes are adhered to and updated when needed.
Experience Required:
1. At least three years' experience in the haulage/freight forwarding industry and a good understanding of all aspects of fleet and driver management, scheduling/planning, WTD, and tachographs.
2. IT literate in Microsoft Office packages with the ability to compile, analyse, and interpret relevant data.
3. Extensive knowledge and application of health and safety procedures.
If you possess the necessary qualifications and are passionate about optimising transportation processes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Transport Planner. #J-18808-Ljbffr