Transport Planner
The Range, Wakefield
At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Planner in our busy client site in Wakefield.
The position of Transport Planner involves:
1. Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including deliveries and collections nationwide.
2. Planning loads using a fleet of articulated vehicles.
3. Ensure deliveries and collections are completed as per customer requirements whilst also monitoring KPI for delivery on time, shift revenue and vehicle utilisation.
4. Managing and de-briefing drivers on a daily/weekly basis.
5. Liaising with the warehouse and on-site shunter to ensure that trailers and vehicles are available when required.
6. Ensure vehicle checks and defects are completed and recorded via Vehicle Check App.
7. Communicating collection times and delivery bookings with both internal and external customers.
8. Meet on a regular basis with Line Managers to ensure that we are operating efficiently.
9. Identifying and developing additional areas where we can add value to the contract.
10. Ensuring that all contracted work is booked though our internal department and in line with customers' expectations.
11. Meeting daily revenue KPI Targets and reporting to the Transport Manager on a weekly basis.
12. Ensuring that all TMS systems relating to the c...