Our client are an established UK & IE Logistics Solutions Provider, who due to expansion have an exciting new opportunity available for a Transport Planner, excellent career progression is available with this growing Company.
The successful Transport Planner will have some previous experience of UK Transport movements and come from a freight/logistics industry.
Must be able to commute to Colnbrook easily and preferably have their own transport.
Employment Terms
* Alternating Shifts Mon-Fri
* 06.00-15.00 1 week
* 10.00-19.00 1 week
* 1 in 4 Sat Morning on rota
* Salary £34-38k DOE plus Overtime
* 20 days holiday plus BH
Key Tasks
* Review booking emails, respond and update the digital planning schedule with any amendments to the routes of pre-schedule vehicles or names of crews and phone numbers each day.
* Planning and running of the day-to-day transport functions, focusing on optimization, but without compromising customer service.
* Ensure that all delays/daily issues are communicated to the Solutions & Cargo teams each morning in a timely manner, ensure this is completed both verbally and via email.
* Assist in the finalization of all Allocation/Scheduling, providing a final load plan for all vehicles ensuring the most cost-effective utilization.
* Ensure that all sub contraction is justified before booking and job pricing is gained at the time of booking.
* Read or ensure all method statements are read prior to scheduling the jobs and traffic specific actions completed accordingly.
* Read and check all delivery paperwork, checking dates, times, special instructions and equipment required.
* Perform daily driver briefs and debriefs to include the scanning of all tachos.
* When required, assist with any local deliveries if there is a shortage of drivers.
* Collaborate with the Transport Manager with any investigations / escalations.
Core Capabilities
* Basic Excel, word, Outlook skills.
* Good communication skills essential.
* Good organisational skills are important.
* Flexibility to adapt to any changing situation.
* In depth knowledge of Transport, vehicle routing, scheduling and geographics of UK/IE
* A sound knowledge of “White glove services” would be very beneficial.
Purpose:
* To perform daily tasks within the transport team.
* Cost effective scheduling and planning.
* Plan and answer specific emails in a timely manner to ensure continuity of service to the client, when required make key decisions/provide solutions or escalate to their line manager.
Key Relationships:
* Transport Manager,
* Drivers (some being contracted) ,
* Warehouse staff,
* Client service and Solutions team ,
* Forwarders & Customers.
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