DNA Recruitment Solutions are recruiting an experienced Transport Planner with CPC to join our client's team in Immingham. The ideal candidate will be driven and ambitious, have excellent organisational skills and a background in liquid logistics planning and fleet management.
Our client is a leading global transport and logistics company with a worldwide presence who are currently enjoying a sustained period of growth.
The Role
Manage driver hours/WTD and route optimisation
Plan all vehicle routes cost effectively
Demonstrate excellent customer service levels
Keep up to date with all relevant legislation
Ensure sufficient resource available - drivers, vehicles, trailers etc
Liaising with third party contractors and suppliers
Complete and process relevant documentation and drivers' paperwork
Respond to telephone and email enquiries in a timely manner, maintaining a friendly, suppportive and professional service
Keep customers informed of delays/issues etcRequirements
Transport Manager CPC or the desire to work towards it would be beneficial for this role
Knowledge of planning systems and processes
Experience in a similar role with planning and fleet management
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Able to work under pressure and to time critical deadlines
Strong IT skills, comfortable using MS packages, particularly Excel and Word
Able to multitask and prioritise without compromising results
Seek continual improvement
Experience in Liquid, Bulk or Chemical Logistics essential
Experience of third party logistics and service partnersThis is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you will be truly valued, a great place to work with a realistic chance of progression where health, wellbeing and safety are at the forefront of the company's culture