Transportation Planner

3 days ago

Widnes, Halton, United Kingdom XPO Logistics, Inc. Full time

About the Role:

XPO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a skilled Transportation Planner to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient deployment of our drivers and vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Route Optimization: Allocate drivers to routes and vehicles to minimize costs and ensure timely delivery.
  2. Administrative Tasks: Perform administrative duties, such as traffic management and data entry, with high accuracy and professionalism.
  3. Collaboration: Work closely with line managers to optimize the use of hire vehicles and subcontractors, minimizing costs and ensuring business objectives are met.
  4. Accident Reporting: Escalate vehicle accidents to line managers and ensure accurate recording of defected vehicles.
  5. Delivery Procedures: Ensure adherence to procedures for damaged deliveries.
  6. Performance Metrics: Achieve weekly and monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as set by the business and Customer Service Level Agreements.
  7. IT Systems: Utilize Paragon, Mi-Sharp, and other IT systems to effectively deliver your role.

Communication and Legislative Requirements:

  1. Internal and External Communication: Ensure effective communication with internal and external customers, using appropriate methods.
  2. Legislative Compliance: Ensure all traffic planning activities are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, such as RTR.
  3. Health and Safety: Comply with Company Health and Safety requirements, reporting any concerns to line management.

Personal Qualities and Skills:

  1. CPC Qualification: Desirable.
  2. Driver Hours Regulations: Working knowledge.
  3. Geographical Knowledge: Good understanding of the UK.
  4. Health and Safety: Knowledge of requirements.
  5. Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial concepts.
  6. Operational Awareness: Understanding of team roles.
  7. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication.
  8. Problem-Solving: Ability to think creatively and resolve problems quickly.
  9. Customer Service: Excellent customer service skills.
  10. Experience: Previous experience in a transport or logistics organization.
  11. Prioritization: Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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