Pertemps Daventry are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner for one of our established companies based in Daventry. Are you a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning. This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of our own commercial vehicle fleet, and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets. Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor. Key Responsibilities
* Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely.
* Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.
* Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements.
* Liaison with depot operations management.
* Assist with other day-to-day operational
* duties and problem solving.
* Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times..
* Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.
* Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
* Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community
Key Skills / Competencies
* Exceptional organisational skills
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and adaptable
* Works with integrity and confidentiality
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.
* Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders
* Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
* Excellent PC skills inc. Microsoft package skills.
* Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry
* Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement
Qualifications / Knowledge
* Proven logistics management including knowledge of best practice techniques
* Experience of transport compliance is essential
* Commercial awareness including knowledge of commercial and marketing drivers
* Proven experience of RoRo, Skips, Arctics & trains is essential
* Good knowledge of road transport legislation
* Must hold a Transport Management CPC qualification