Join to apply for the Transport Planner 4/4off - Days role at Owens Group UK.
Owens Group is a fast-developing, multisite organisation with a large and diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity.
Shift available: 4 on 4 off Days - 6am to 6pm
Responsibilities include managing timely traffic planning of routes, scheduling deliveries, and ensuring first-class customer service in a cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Carry out tasks independently to meet cost and quality standards.
* Plan ahead, liaise with internal/external customers to resolve issues.
* Collect, analyse, and distribute information/data.
* Provide professional advice internally and externally.
* Develop relationships with external customers.
* Specify and ensure support services are in place.
* Prioritise and coordinate workloads.
* Complete tasks on time and to standard, maintaining customer satisfaction and working within budgets.
* Build successful partnerships with customers and colleagues.
* Practise safe working procedures.
Specific Key Accountabilities:
* Coordinate with customers, suppliers, drivers, and traffic desks to plan routes and schedules.
* Prioritise workload, conduct driver briefings and de-briefings.
* Communicate with other depots and monitor driver compliance.
* Maintain computerised systems like Stirling and Excel.
* Ensure compliance with transport regulations and good geographical knowledge.
* Manage driver agency staffing based on workload.
* Monitor and improve SAFED performance, ensure vehicle and trailer availability, and support management as needed.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Experience in a similar role.
* CPC holder desirable but not essential.
* Knowledge of traffic management, VOSA compliance, problem-solving, and working unsupervised.
Skills:
* Computer skills including Stirling and Excel.
* Excellent communication and geographical knowledge.
* Team-oriented with a flexible attitude.
Additional Information:
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industry: Truck Transportation
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