Logistics Planner

Allstaff Logistics Division are delighted to bring to market the role of Transport Planning Coordinator with International Road experience. You will be working with a truly fantastic company who offer the following additional benefits:

- **Pension Scheme with Royal London - **If eligible, you will be automatically enrolled into our pension scheme after 3 months’ continuous service
- **Incentive Programmes - **Employees benefit from shopping options and travel/gym discounts, cycle to work scheme via Pluxee and can access the Employee Assistance Programme - Care First, which includes mental health support.
- **Free Lunches at the office -** provided by a local provider every day.
- 1 x free massage/month

**The role**:

- Evaluate pending orders within the transport management system.
- Strategize daily vehicle routes, consolidating orders to enhance vehicle capacity and minimize empty travel.
- Optimize costs by planning all vehicle movements through the most economical routes.
- Coordinate with Hauliers/DC transport to align with schedules.
- Set collection/delivery times, securing booking references as needed.
- Ensure meticulous entry of all details into the transport management system.
- Generate and finalise Delivery Schedules.
- Manage weekend Helpdesk calls efficiently, addressing them promptly to minimize escalations.
- Handle daily issues and escalate when necessary.
- Collaborate with the team on various tasks and additional responsibilities assigned by the Operations Team Leader.
- Verify correct customer codes, rating of all jobs, and documentation of delays and exceptions in TMS for each job.
- Furnish operational data and KPIs upon request.
- Provide support to the Operations Team with relevant duties as required.

**Essential Experience**:

- Operational experience in transport planning role in a busy transport environment
- Strong IT skills across the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically the ability to import and manipulate data from external sources.
- Knowledge of freight, transport, logistics industry

Allstaff is operating as an Employment Agency for the supply of Permanent and Contract staff employed directly by the hirer.

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

**Salary**: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Paisley, Renfrewshire (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Paisley, Renfrewshire: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person