We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our team.
The purpose of this role is to allocate specific vehicles and Drivers to each job, arrange for delivery of our product and ensure processes are being adhered to, whilst always providing the most cost-effective solution
How will you contribute?
1. Optimise deliveries to achieve the highest Journey payload in pursuit of optimum KPI efficiency and thus minimise cost through the production of several plans and then choosing the optimal solution, from both a service and cost perspective
2. Liaise with external hauliers as required
3. Understand, interpret & ensure timely delivery of all orders received from the business
4. Manage the customer delivery lead-time. (ATP)
5. A Direct point of contact between Logistics and Driver Support team
6. Engage where possible the most cost-effective delivery solution focusing on cost control without compromising Group service level aspirations.
7. Develop positive relationships with all stakeholders to ensure that all have the ability to contribute to and challenge the delivery plan.
8. To be the primary link between Sales, Operations, and logistics for all matters affecting the delivery plan.
9. Ensure the delivery plans reflect resource availability
10. Produce strategic plans identifying pinch points and resource availability issues
11. Take an active role in the Plan/Do/Review cycle to...