Distribution Planner

**Distribution Planner**

**To plan and organize the efficient and effective delivery of haulage services to internal & external customers.**
- To plan haulage utilizing the TMS (Transport Management System) to ensure that all material is transported in accordance with the requirements of the Material Sourcing, Materials Flow and Processing teams on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis and route in the most efficient and cost effective way using external hauliers.
- Ensure all data entered into the TMS is correct to enable accurate reporting to stakeholders.
- To work as part of the distribution planning team to ensure coverage during times of absence
- Ensure the delivery of outstanding customer service, striving to constantly exceed expectations.
- Make recommendations to internal and external customers on ways to improve haulage operations.
- Build positive working relationships/partnerships with customers, also gaining an in-depth understanding of their service levels so as to improve where necessary.
- Manage any none compliance issues with vendors.
- To liaise with both Processing sites, Material Sourcing, Material Flow Team and Logistics operations in order to ensure an in depth understanding of stock, waste flow/service delivery requirements (daily/weekly/monthly).
- Monitor the payloads of different material types and make all efforts to optimise resources.
- To ensure that a focus is kept on Company strategy, evolving processing business growth and development to ensure workload is planned in advance to ensure smooth service delivery.
- To liaise with both external & internal hauliers to book loads in accordance with requirements.
- To ensure that transport scheduling and all other administrative tasks associated with the role are completed and that all necessary documents are retained on file.
- To ensure that internal and external hauliers deliver the service required to the correct standard on the day/time specified and in accordance with their contractual arrangements.
- To ensure that all haulage is obtained at the best possible price.
- To deal with any contractual issues as and when they arise with external hauliers, referring to Distribution Ops Manager if necessary.
- To ensure best efficiency and cheapest price and to liaise with other Distribution Planners to obtain best possible back load potential.
- To accurately record all load completions on TMS (and/or other systems as developed and introduced) in order to ensure correct invoicing.
- To deal with telephone enquiries and handle internal and external communications efficiently, referring complaints or queries to the Distribution Operations Manager where appropriate.
- To contribute to the improvement of systems and working procedures within the Haulage Department in liaison with the Distribution Ops Manager to ensure on an ongoing basis that they are as efficient and effective as possible.
- To assist other Distribution Planners and cover absences.

**Details**:

- 8.00AM - 16.30AM (37.5 hrs per week)
- Weekend/Bank Holiday work will be required from time to time and an On-Call rate will be paid in these cases.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience of transport / logistics
- Strong communication skills
- Financial Awareness
- Computer literate (MS office)

**Desirable but not imperative**:

- CPC in road haulage

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

**Salary**: £15.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Avonmouth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person