An opportunity has arose to join Manpower's client in S43 as a National Planner As a National Planner, you will be responsible for providing a delivery plan which maximises the utilisation of the company fleet, whilst meeting customers' expectations. Control the use of 3PL sub-contractors to ensure that they are used correctly and justified whilst delivering the highest standard of safety. Duties Planning loads, working with a computerised routing, and scheduling tools to ensure loads are efficiently planned Create a delivery plan which is achievable whilst working within all legislation requirements Reviewing routes to ensure transport is planned cost effectively to minimise costs Managing priorities to achieve desired results and deadlines. Liaising with internal departments such as Sales, Customer Services, Engineering and Site Safety. Produce weekly / monthly KPI's and reports Proactively work with the forecast demand planner to manage the order book Maintenance of system data and its integrity Forecast / Order planning Profile: Good geographical knowledge relating to the operating area Good computer and application skills Verbally and numerically competent, with strong communication skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Good understanding of driver working time regulations (desirable but not essential) Good understanding of HGV operations (desirable but not essential) Good understanding of HGV HSE legislation (desirable but not essential) Computerised route planning tool experience (desirable but not essential) Must have good attention to detail, with the ability to multi- task and work under pressure This is a full time, permanent position working 37.5 hours a week. Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependant upon experience