Transport Planner

_**Vuba Chemical Innovations Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer of a variety of resin products, supplying trade customers in the UK, Europe and the USA. Vuba's range of Resin Bound Surfacing "Wonders of the World" features exclusively imported marble aggregates and cutting-edge polyurethane resin technology to create the most desirable surfacing in the UK.**_
- **From its headquarters in Beverley, East Yorkshire, Vuba also produces a wider range of innovative epoxy and acrylic resins for the public. Vuba has grown from a small business in 2009 to a forecasted revenue of £23 million in 2024. Recently Vuba has won an array of awards, featuring on both the FEBE Growth 100 and The Financial Times 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe.**_

We are looking for an organised and pro-active Transport Planner to join our growing Logistics Team As a Transport Planner you will assist the Transport Manager with daily routing of the vehicles, debriefing drivers, finding back loads and opening new doors to new customers. We are a very fast-paced company, and you will need to be able to work as a team and have the necessary skills to work independently. Experience within the Transport industry is essential.

**At Vuba you will**:

- Triage of daily orders to the most cost/resource efficient distribution centre
- Route planning of Vuba vehicles based on customer demand & operational efficiency
- Assist with developing internal processes to ensure the best customer experience and value
- Establish and maintain an expansive network of international, national and local logistics operators
- Negotiate costs for external transport, ensuring best value and agreed service quality
- Assist with logistics support for purchasing department, advising on best method and obtaining quotes
- Manage 3rd party logistics claims, ensuring optimal outcome for Vuba and our customers
- Maintain excellent communication with internal stakeholders, in particular HGV Drivers, Distribution Managers and Sales Department
- Assist with ensuring full compliance with legal requirements for own vehicles, including maintenance, record keeping and driver management
- Audit driver hours, analyse results and take appropriate disciplinary action for non-conformance
- Any other ad hoc duties

**Qualifications, Education and Skills Requirements**
- Good time management skills, as they may have multiple tasks and issues happening concurrently
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with managers and colleagues
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to identify issues and effectively deal with them
- A firm understanding of health and safety regulations
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

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

Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Logistics: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person