* Planning the fleet for collections and deliveries to collection /delivery times and optimising vehicle/driver utilisation.
* Planning in vehicles for service as per company service requirements.
* Tracking and ensuring drivers are on track with their deliveries and collections.
* Dealing with any problems drivers may have while out on the road, liaising with the end customer if and when necessary.
Traffic planner is expected to liaise appropriately with drivers, customers and managers, making sure all road transport legislation and WTD are being adhered to. The role will also involve some administration support with tasks such as order entry and data input.
The successful candidate will need good verbal and written communication skills and be computer literate. Traffic planning experience would be advantageous. Good geographical knowledge. Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background.
Turners (Soham) Ltd is one of the UK's Leading and independently owned Logistics companies. We are looking for a Traffic Planner working in our Container Department based at Tilbury. You will be working in an operation team planning circa 50 plus company owned vehicles UK wide.
The position is full time, working 50 hours per week Monday to Friday. In return you will be offered a competitive salary, pension scheme, free on-site parking.
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