Transport Planner

2 days ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Page Personnel Logistics Full time

My client are a leading distribution business, who are looking for a Transport Planner, to add to their growing Transport team out of their site in Leicester. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to progress through the company structure, with a definedprogression pathway, and excellent company benefits

**Client Details**

My client are a leading distribution business, who are looking for a Transport Planner, to add to their growing Transport team out of their site in Leicester. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to progress through the company structure, with a definedprogression pathway, and excellent company benefits

**Description**

The successful Transport Planner will be responsible for the following roles and responsibilities:

- Planning for a fleet of 40+ vehicles on a Day 1 for Day 2 basis.
- Analyse vehicle optimisation and assign loads to HGV / LGV capacity in compliance with H&S regulations.
- Work with the transport manager to continuously update the new plan to meet the ever changing business demands.
- Re-plan loads when necessary due to delays, equipment failure or driver issues.
- Plan and implement initiatives to improve routing and efficiencies.
- Complete and resolve all outstanding load planning issues or pending concerns.
- Develop processes and procedures in conjunction with the Transport Manager.
- Support the transport manager by analysing driver data, optimising vehicle utilisation and maximising the use of our fleet to bolster capacity into customers and reduce third party costs.

**Profile**

The successful Transport Planner will be from a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background, and have the following:

- 3 years experience in Transportation Operations, and a minimum of 2 years experience within Transport Planning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.)
- Highly effective communication in the verbal and written form.
- Experienced user of planning software.
- Must be a responsive self-starter and highly motivated within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and able to adapt to change with new systems and ways of working.
- A clear understanding of rules and regulations around driver's hours/working times is essential.
- Experienced in transport planning and familiar with permutations of planning for a customer network i.e time restrictions, access restrictions, vehicle size restrictions etc.

**Job Offer**
- Basic Salary of £28,000 - £30,000.
- Flexible working - can work from home 3 days a week.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Company benefit scheme.

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