Transport Planner

2 months ago


Berry Hill Industrial Estate, United Kingdom Irlam Associates Full time

* Prioritising workload, route planning driver brief and de-brief
- Ensure that vehicles and trailers are available
- Planning routes and scheduling delivery times
Transport Planner
Droitwich
£29k - Days
My client is a very well-established hauler operating from many depot's across the UK and we are delighted to support in their search for a Transport Planner to join their team at their site near Droitwich to take responsibility for the timely traffic planningof routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure that the customer receives a first-class service in a cost-effective way.
Shifts are 4on/4off Days 6am-6pm
Key Responsibilities:

- Working with customers/suppliers/drivers and other traffic desks, planning routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running of the operation
- Prioritising workload, route planning driver brief and de-brief
- Liaise with internal/external customers to resolve problems.
- Collect, analyse and distribute information/data.
- Liaise with other depots within the Company
- Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots
- Maintain computerised system such as Stirling. Have the skills to use excel spread sheet
- Booking driver agency staff depending on workload
- Must monitor Compliance and work with drivers and Compliance to eliminate infringements
- Must ensure that all drivers are aware of SAFED, and be actively involved in improving SAFED achievements to goals
- Must be an integral part of, and is responsible for employee health and safety
- Ensure that vehicles and trailers are available in a timely manner to adhere to Compliance and inspection requirements
- Provide general support appropriate to the management when required
Key Skills:

- Strong organisational skills for planning schedules, journeys and loads - (TMS - Sterling)
- Have the ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly
- Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels
- Have a good understanding of transport regulations currently in force
- Good geographical knowledge of UK road network
- Be a team player and be willing to get stuck in
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very well-established but continually growing business in a key role in the transport team with additional opportunities to progress for the right person.


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