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Transport Planner
4 months ago
Transport Planner
Menzies Distribution are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team at our Central Planning Centre in Castle Donington (DE74 2TZ). The planning team organises the delivery and collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers across multiple sites, covering various different contracts.
** Please note we are ideally looking for somebody with experience specifically in a previous Planning Role. We plan solely Class 1 vehicles and are a busy general haulage 3PL company**
The Important Stuff:
- The role is working Monday to Friday and based on a basic 45 hour week with start times that range between 07:30 and 09:00.
- The salary is £35k per annum and wages are paid last working day of the month
- The holiday entitlement for this position is 20-25 plus days bank holidays.
- We plan Day 1 for Day 2, up to Day 1 for Day 5
- Work is continuously updated throughout the day up until late afternoon for next day deliveries so the plan often needs amending up until the last minute
- The sectors our customers work in are Beverage can, pkg, Palletts, Ambient Food etc.
- We are a very busy, fast paced operation and are looking for people to join us who are wanting to challenge themselves and progress in their career.
Transport Planner Duties:
- Ability to prioritise work load and deal with a demanding transport plan, planning for multiple customers
- Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilization.
- Manage and understand Working Time Directive Compliance and comply with all Transport legislation.
- Ability to cover loads with Sub-Contractors and negotiate rates
- Be able to utilise the extensive Menzies network, working with other depots to cover outbound loads and secure reloads to ensure we are planning as efficiently and effectively as possible.
- Reviewing and understanding vehicle earnings and revenue reports and have the ability to produce them and have a good understanding of associated costs.
- Ability to forge excellent working relationships with Stakeholders.
- Ability to explain efficiencies and plans to Management and Supervisors
- Dealing with customers’ orders from percentage load fill, pallet count, etc. and building them into an efficient plan minimising empty running and maximising profitability whilst still meeting customers agreed KPI targets
Transport Planner Requirements:
- A Can-Do, Positive attitude with the ability and initiative to constantly revisit the transport plan and ensure the plan is as efficient and achievable as possible whilst still maintaining targeted vehicle earnings and customer service
- Previous experience in a Transport Planning Role (mandatory)
- Experience of working in a busy Transport office
- Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
- Good standard of education and IT literate
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Commercial understanding
- Knowledge of transport systems such as ESP, GTS, Transporeon and Blujay
Transport Planner Additional Benefits:
- Uniform & PPE provided
- Healthcare Cashplan for all employees and dependants, including dental, optical, physiotherapy, health screening, 24/7 counselling and more
- Employee perks: discount on trips, hotels, gyms, days out, restaurants, supermarkets and more
- Discount on mobile phone contracts with EE;
- Training opportunities and development plans
