Central Planner

* - Route Planning & Load Planning across 2 sites
- Efficient control of costs and planning
- Dealing with driver rota's
Central Planner
Chatham
£30k + (DOE)
Irlam Associates is proud to support a very well-established, global 3PL operating some brilliant logistics contracts across the UK and we are searching for a Transport Planner to join their team at their multi-user distribution site near Chatham.
You will be charged with coordination of transport activities across the shift playing a key role in providing exceptional service and ensuring effective planning and organisation of vehicles, effective planning and DCPC courses.
This position will be wanting you to look at ways to maximise the fleet, requiring you to focus mainly on the planning rather than communication with the drivers.
8am - 5pm (flexibility required)
- Monday-Friday
- Sunday - Thursday
- Tuesday - Saturday
Key Responsibilities:

- Route Planning & Load Planning across 2 sites
- Driver & vehicle administration management
- Efficient control of costs and planning
- Driver debriefing
- 1st point of contact for drivers & customers
- Admin duties for delivery paperwork/documents ensuring accuracy
- Dealing with driver rota's
- Customer service
- Reporting of vehicle defects & relevant compliance issues
- Ensuring driver compliance is adhered to
- Effectively interacting with other planners & company depots to fully utilise vehicle backloading and reduce empty running
Key Skills:

- Clear experience within a similar transport environment
- Ability to be organised to prioritise workload
- A sound knowledge of transport functions
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Experience of TMS (Mandata would be an advantage)
- Ability to work under pressure and flexible in their approach
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well-established but continually growing business in a key role as part of their growth bringing additional opportunities for the right person.