Job Description We are currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport Team at our Widnes Ports site. As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day to day challenges in providing an effective transport plan. Working hours: Mon - Fri days, 07:00 - 17:00 Salary: Up to £31,000 per annum. Key Duties of a Transport Planner: Work with Transport and Warehouse teams, to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS. Assembling of 400 consolidated orders into loads in every 24hr period. Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK. Planning daily workload of fleet: vehicles based on site and outbases. Reporting problems and dealing with issues and any queries that may arise. Planning approx. 100 collections per day on a time critical basis. Maintaining and exceeding agreed KPI’s. Proactively look for continuous improvements. Be able to make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale. Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business particularly at peak periods during the year.