Transport Planner

Bennett and Game are currently working with a leading General Haulage and Distribution firm actively recruiting an experienced Transport Planner to join their team to assist in the continued growth and development of their site based in Yeadon

Our client are leaders in total Warehouse, Distribution and Supply-chain Operations, and are currently looking to recruit an experienced Senior Transport Planner to assist in the routing and driver management of the companies modern fleet of circa 40 mixed vehicles.

Transport Planner Position Overview

Within this role you will assist in managing total planning operations and managing drivers on a daily basis. You will be the senior figure in the Planning team and report directly to the Transport Manager. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following -

To conduct end of shift handover as applicable
To plan all drivers working on the day.
Issuing instructions to departments and ensuring that all work is executed as planned - ensuring that planning systems are updated and all necessary system changes are actioned in real time.
To ensure that all work is planned and amalgamated wherever possible, reducing the resources needed to execute the work.
To ensure all collection and delivery times planned throughout the day and managed accordingly
Ensure service levels are met as a minimum
To control vehicles ensuring any major changes are re planned as required to meet customer demands.
To ensure continual review of the day's workload as the day progresses.
To answer all customer queries, involving your Manager where necessary.
To ensure empty running is reduced to a meet Company targets.

Transport Planner Position Requirements

Transport Management CPC - Highly Desirable
Experience Managing or Overseeing a planning team - Highly desirable
Previous experience using TMS and Planning systems
Experience in General Haulage - Highly Desirable
Experience managing driver's hours, tacho and infringements etc.
Must have an excellent telephone manner
Excellent customer service skills

Transport Planner Position Remuneration

Monday - Friday (office hrs)
Salary DOE (£32 - 40k)
Excellent Career Progression
Excellent Training provided
Excellent Job Security
28 days holiday including banks

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