Job Title: Transport Planner
Reporting To: Transport and Planning Manager
Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Location: This role is office based in Larne
Purpose:
Kilwaughter Minerals Ltd aims to enhance people's lives through high-performance products and satisfying customer demands. The focus of this role is to liaise and coordinate between internal departments and organize third-party hauliers to meet the company's on-time-in-full (OTIF) targets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assign customer sales to transport, achieving OTIF in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.
* Maximize vehicle utilization and facilitate stock movement between all four sites.
* Maintain relationships with hauliers and customers, resolving issues to ensure the best outcomes.
* Create reports and delivery schedules for customers and departments.
* Collaborate with the Commercial team to meet special delivery requests and ensure accurate order information is obtained before scheduling deliveries.
* Communicate effectively across various platforms to manage workload and multitask.
* Maintain files and records, providing quick and accurate information when needed.
* Deliver tasks to a high standard, demonstrating initiative and confidence, and working independently.
* Adhere to company values, policies, and procedures, and embrace continuous improvement.
* Foster good relations and communication within the company and with customers, ensuring excellent customer care.
* Identify opportunities for improving performance and service delivery.
* Be willing to cross-train and cover other roles during peak periods and holidays.
Minimum Education:
* GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in English and Maths.
Experience:
* Relevant transport experience within the supply chain.
* Experience in a manufacturing environment.
For more information, please contact HR.
Skills:
Transport planning, Route Planning, Transport Management, Transport Modelling, Transportation
Benefits:
PMI, Group Life Assurance, Bonus, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes, EAP Scheme
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