Transport Planner
Alcester Area
£30,000 - £35,000
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Job purpose – Summary: To Support the delivery of an exceptional level of customer service through an efficiently run transport operation. To deliver well executed transport Operations through accurate, cost effective planning. Ensure the submission of complex route notifications is completed in advance of vehicle movements
Key Accountabilities
Support the delivery of a cost effective, efficient, transport operation
Ensure vehicles and drivers are planned in a manner to comply with driver compliance & vehicle maintenance schedules
Maintain daily contact with drivers and Second Men to provide operational support
Ensure customers are notified of delays in a timely manner
Key Responsibilities
Support the planning of all transport activity’s in an efficient and profitable manner
Liaising with customers to ensure gaps in scheduling is filled
To raise complex route notifications in advance of vehicle movements
Complete custom clearance procedures
Build relationships and liaise with the relevant authorities to ensure route notifications are acceptable and approved
Co–Ordinating with vehicle workshops to ensure Vehicles and trailers are made available for scheduled maintenance and inspection dates
Provide a point of contact for all drivers and second men to ensure jobs are running to time, customers updated of any delays ...