Transport Planner

3 weeks ago

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

This role is 4 on 4 off Days with hours between 6am-6pm.
- Previous Transport Planning experience required.

**About Our Client**:
My client is one of the UK Leaders in the Transport market, with a site based in Huddersfield. Due to rapid expansion in the workforce, as a result of revenue growth and site relocation, the business are now looking to bolster their planning team with a Transport Planner for a permanent 4 on 4 off shift pattern, hours between 6am-6pm.

The Transport Planner will report into the Senior Transport Planner and be expected to work on a 4 on 4 off shift basis with hours between 6am-6pm.

Key responsibilities include:

- Liaise with internal stakeholders across all UK depots
- Create a delivery plan which is effective and achievable
- Manage workloads to meet demand and deadlines
- Smart planning required to utilise vehicles effectively
- Reviewing routes and suppliers to ensure transport is planned cost effectively and to maximise profitability
- Communicating with sub contractors on a daily basis
- Ensure any paperwork is filled in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations

**The Successful Applicant**:

- Experience Transport Planning.
- The ability to implement and react to changes.
- Excellent team working skills - collaboration, influencing, communication.
- Analytical ability with good numeracy and literacy.
- Commercial awareness.
- Good IT skills, particularly Excel.
- A working knowledge of Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain.

**What's on Offer**:

- 28 Days annual leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Mobile Discounts
- Training and Development programmes

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