* Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including the transition between the customers' peak and off-peak activity periods.
* Planning loads (inbound and outbound) delivery for the operation whilst monitoring KPI for delivery on time, shift revenue and vehicle utilisation.
* Working with the Customer Service Team to ensure deliveries are scheduled as per customer requirements.
* Ensuring that vehicle activity is planned in the most efficient manner.
* Meeting daily revenue targets per shift per vehicle.
* Meeting on a regular basis with Line Managers to ensure that we are operating efficiently.
* Identifying and developing additional areas where we can add value to existing contracts.
* Ensuring that all contracted work is covered in line with customer expectations.
* Communicating collection times and delivery bookings with customers.
* Adherence to policies and procedures within the Business Area.
Do you have experience in the Transport industry? Do you have previous experience in a Planning role?, Previous experience of planning in the logistics industry is advantageous.
* Have a good understanding of legal compliance, driver's hours and WTD's.
* Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
* Attention to detail.
* Working to deadlines.
* Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
* MS packages to include, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Salary for Transport Planner is between £37,000pa - £41,000pa, depending on experience.
* Hours of work are Friday through to Monday, from 06:00hrs - 18:00hrs.
* Additional holiday purchasing scheme
* Retail discounts with Hapi
* Retail Trust Wellbeing Support
* Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
* Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
* Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme
* Christmas Savings Club