Transport Planner
TLP are currently recruiting on behalf of an industry leading logistics provider for a Transport Planner with Pallet Network experience based out of Eastleigh.
The main purpose of this role will be to work alongside the Transport Manager & Assistant Transport Manager/Supervisor and you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently planning the fleet of vehicles, ensuring their maximum utilisation, and customer expectations are achieved.
Offer:
* Monday-Friday, office based
* Days, 4am-2pm
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Permanent Position
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* + more benefits
What you'll do:
* Produce a daily Transport Plan in line with customer orders and expectations, negotiating best times where possible to best utilise the fleet using geographical knowledge and traffic management systems.
* Utilise vehicles to plan all vehicles with a view to support and maximise daily revenue targets.
* Liaise with customers in a professional manner to ensure customer requirements are achieved.
* Resource subcontractors ensuring full induction/company standards are communicated and formally agreed when efficient to use.
* Attend daily planning review meetings to approve next day and night plan.
* Ensure plans are at best cost solutions.
* Update systems accurately and utilise functionality.
* Produce clear and concise written reports using relevant data & information.
Requirements:
* Local road haulage knowledge advantageous.
* Must have experience within pallets and pallet network.
* You must have a full understanding of Tachograph, working time and driver hours legislation.
For more information, please call TLP Recruitment - Southampton now or apply now and one of the team will be in touch!
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