Transport Operation Planner

6 months ago


Coventry, United Kingdom FullForce Logistics Limited Full time

We are looking for a Transport Operations Planner for a Pallet Network and General Haulage business based in Coventry.

**Role Requirements**
- Support management of the shift plan, ensuring all necessary resources are available to meet the daily requirement.
- Fully embrace being part of a wider team, always happy to help with a positive can-do attitude.
- Prepare reports and keep all systems up to date.
- Contact drivers to understand delays, manage any ad-hoc issues and escalate where appropriate
- Accurate completion of documentation to meet depot process and legislative requirements and the managing of these documents on dispatch and return.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and colleagues locally and throughout the business
- You will understand the legal demands of working within the driving sector (such as WTD, LGV License requirements, Infringements etc)
- Experience of General Haulage & Pallet Network(s) would be an advantage
- Excellent IT skills
- Understand the financial impact on operational decisions
- Ensure all consignments are updated on the TMS system
- Monitor all routes and ensure delays are kept to a minimum
- Regularly checking through the driver’s trips on tracking systems to monitor progress and liaising with clients regarding deliveries to deliver a first-class service.

**What will I be responsible for?**
- Effective management and planning of drivers and office staff
- Controlling and planning an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers)
- Ensuring all legal requirements are adhered to (WTD & EU drivers’ hours regulations)
- To ensure the daily plan is formed then, completed managing resources effectively, maximising utilisation whilst minimising cost
- Make use of planning tools and systems to manage workload and monitor efficiency
- Understanding and achieving key performance targets relating to the safety and efficiency of their fleet
- Working hours are Monday to Friday, with weekend on call, arranged on Rota. Although due to the nature of work some flexibility must be given
- Communicate effectively and deliver excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

**What do we offer?**
- A competitive salary based on experience
- Excellent working conditions
- Job specific training

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

Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Planning: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person


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