Transport Planner
Alvaston, Derby
£32,000 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a fast paced Food and Beverage logistics operation based in Derby. This role sits within a busy control tower environment and plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and cost effective planning and routing of vehicles across the network.
Hours of Work:
* 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
* Temp to perm
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and route vehicles efficiently to ensure full utilisation of resources
* Liaise with customer service teams to resolve delivery related issues
* Ensure all vehicles are planned in line with customer SLAs
* Manage subcontractor usage and ensure costs align with agreed rates
* Resolve subcontractor financial queries in a timely manner
* Work closely with Transport Managers to address operational issues
* Provide final route plans to the warehouse within agreed deadlines
* Plan ahead for peak periods and secure necessary transport resource
* Support performance monitoring against customer KPIs
Skills and Experience Required:
* Previous experience in a transport planning role at a supervisory level
* Experience working with subcontractors
* Strong UK geographical knowledge
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* Confident user of Microsoft Office including Excel
* Excellent communication and relationship building skills
* Strong organisational, time management and problem solving skills
* Knowledge of ESP or GTS systems would be desirable
This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner looking for long term security in a growing and supportive business.
Interested? Apply with your CV today!