Job Description
Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting Transport Planner role with a business that actively looks to reward success and develop its people.
HOURS OF WORK:
* Mondays to Fridays on Days.
THE ROLE:
* A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 30+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the UK.
* Identification of subcontracting and backload requirements and arranging these accordingly.
* Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
* Thinking commercially at all times.
* Other operational requirements as they arise - this is a fast-paced Logistics business so you will have a wide scope to contribute in various areas.
* Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
THE PERSON:
* Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL
* Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE
* Transport operational experience - DESIRABLE
* Able to commute to & from the Rochdale area on a daily basis.
* Good commercial & financial awareness of the impact Planning has upon the Transport operation.
* Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
* A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
* Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
ABOUT US:
With over 22 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.