Bennett and Game are currently working with a leading General Haulage and Distribution firm actively recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join their team to assist in the continued growth and development of their site based in Yeadon
Our client are leaders in total Warehouse, Distribution and Supply-chain Operations, and are currently looking to recruit an experienced Senior Transport Planner to assist in the routing and driver management of the companies modern fleet of circa 40 mixed vehicles.
Transport Planner Position Overview
Within this role you will assist in managing total planning operations and managing drivers on a daily basis. You will be the senior figure in the Planning team and report directly to the Transport Manager. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following -
1. To conduct end of shift handover as applicable
2. To plan all drivers working on the day.
3. Issuing instructions to departments and ensuring that all work is executed as planned - ensuring that planning systems are updated and all necessary system changes are actioned in real time.
4. To ensure that all work is planned and amalgamated wherever possible, reducing the resources needed to execute the work.
5. To ensure all collection and delivery times planned throughout the day and managed accordingly
6. Ensure service levels are met as a minimum
7. To control vehicles ensuring any maj...