Our client are an established UK & IE Logistics Solutions Provider, who due to expansion have an exciting new opportunity available working a 'rare early shift of 6am-3pm M-F' for a Solutions Transport Planner, excellent career progression is available with this growing Company.
The successful Transport Planner will have previous experience of UK Transport movements gained within the Logistics industry
Must be able to commute to Colnbrook easily and have a UK Drivers Licence.
Employment Terms Solutions Transport Planner
Mon-Fri
06.00-15.00
Salary £34-38k DOE plus Overtime
20 days holiday plus BH
Job Overview/Purpose Solutions Transport Planner
To perform daily tasks within the transport team. Cost effective scheduling and planning. Plan and answer specific emails in a timely manner to ensure continuity of service to the client, when required make key decisions/provide solutions or escalate to their line manager.
Core Capabilities :
Basic Excel, word, Outlook skills.
Good communication skills are essential.
Good organisational skills are important.
Flexibility to adapt to any changing situation.
UK Drivers Licence
In depth knowledge of Transport, vehicle routing, scheduling and geographics of UK/IE
Any knowledge of White glove services would be an advantage as would project work for rack deliveries that require accurate planning / attention to detail.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Review booking emails, respond and update the digital planning schedule with any amendments to the routes of pre-schedule vehicles or names of crews and phone numbers each day.
Planning and running the day-to-day transport functions, focusing on optimization, but without compromising customer service.
Ensure that all delays/daily issues are communicated to the Solutions team each morning in a timely manner, ensure this is completed both verbally and via email.
Assist in the finalization of all Allocation/Scheduling, providing a final load plan for all vehicles ensuring the most cost-effective utilization.
Ensure that all sub contraction is justified before booking and job pricing is gained at the time of booking.
Read or ensure all method statements are read prior to scheduling the jobs and traffic specific actions completed accordingly.
Read and check all delivery paperwork, checking dates, times, special instructions and equipment required.
Perform daily driver briefs and debriefs to include the scanning of all tachos.
Occasionally assist with any local deliveries if there is a shortage of drivers.
Collaborate with the Transport Manager with any investigations / escalations.
Key Relationships
Transport Manager, Drivers (some being contract), Warehouse staff, Solutions team, Forwarders & Customers.
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