Transport Planner

C&W Berry Ltd is the outstanding product source for construction materials in the North West of England, everything from foundations to the roof

We take great pride that a number of staff have been with us their entire working career, as well as some staff also being 3rd generation of their family to work for the company.

Our commitment to stock and the quality of our service is what makes C&W Berry a truly unique merchant. Of our 230+ staff, many have a trade background, ensuring we always offer professional advice and service. Staff regularly undergo training, keeping us up to date with the new products and innovations in the industry.
**About The Role**

The Transport Planner will be route planning deliveries daily and scheduling delivery times throughout the North West of England. They will work closely with up to 30 HGV drivers to plan their daily workloads and will help to ensure our customers receive a first-class service.
**Duties Include**
- Developing relationships with external customers
- Maintain computerised system and have the skills to use Microsoft Excel
- Completing courses as and when required for any new policies and procedures
- A good understanding of transport regulations that are currently in operation
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels
- Monitor Tachograph Compliance and work with drivers to eliminate infringements
- Strong organisational skills for planning schedules, journeys, and loads
- Providing professional and specialist advice both internally and externally
- Provide general support appropriate to the management when require
- Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots
- Ensure high levels of support are in place for services
- Ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly
- Collect, analyse, and distribute information and data
- Developing working partnerships with customers
- Planning routes and scheduling delivery times
- Liaise with other staff within the company
- Prioritise and co-ordinate workloads
- Good geographical knowledge
**Required Skills & Experience**
- Conversant with VOSA regulations
- Experience of Intact iQ would be advantageous, but not essential
- Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills, interaction at all levels internal and external with attention to detail
- Computer literate (Strong Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook) and numerical skills
- Company / Distribution Knowledge / Logistics / Supply Chain Environment
- HGV License would be advantageous, but not essential
- Team player with a flexible can-do attitude
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Problem solving and logical thinking
**, Permanent**

**Mon - Thur: 07:30 - 17:00**
**Friday: 07:30 - 16:00**
**Saturday: 08:00 - 12:00**

Hours shown are the companies trading hours, on occasions the position may call for work outside of these and will be paid.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £31,200.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:

- Day shift
**Experience**:

- Transport Planning: 3 years (required)
Work remotely:

- No