We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Transport Planner for a permanent role based in Baston.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
* The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing efficient transportation plans that optimise routes and ensure timely delivery of goods.
* Must have 2 years transport planning experience
* This role requires strong organisational skills, excellent IT proficiency and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while providing exceptional customer service.
* Working Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm
Duties
* To efficiently plan the daily deliveries ( including wide loads ) of all customer orders using our own transport and third-party hauliers.
* Plan delivery routes in line with driver hours, ensuring their routes are achievable.
* Ensure all quotations from third party hauliers are value for money and meet within department/order budgets and constraints
* Raise all POs as per company requirements for any third-party transportation and follow all procedures for signing off.
* Plan all deliveries to be received by the customer on or before the order promised date.
* Allow for last-minute changes to planned routes as and when they occur, due to cancellations and urgent orders etc.
* Ensure all wide loads routes are planned in line with best practice and the wide load notice is completed in good time for delivery on the planned day.
* Complete all required processes and paperwork to ensure the smooth delivery of all export, working with third party hauliers.
* Liaise with other departments.
Skills
* 2 Years Experience in transport planning
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Excellent communication skills
* Able to work in a busy environment under pressure
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK and its road networks.
* An understanding of Driver hours. xkybehq
* Strong customer service orientation with a focus on client satisfaction.
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