My client is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a permanent basis.Working hours Monday - Friday 1.00pm- 9.00pmRoleDeliver the most efficient delivery plan for company fleet and develop effective planning measurement of performance and productivity, providing feedback and guidance where needed You will also be responsible for Driving results through historical data collection and market trend analytics, leading to actionable processes and metrics.Key DutiesResponsible for development and continues improvement of planning software to gain efficacies and savingsPlan delivery fleet considering legal and financial parametersImprove financial status by analysing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to managementDetermines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational dataIdentifies financial status by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecastsDetermines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data.Identifies financial status by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecastsImplement process changes to improve operational performanceSupport to develop cost analysis models and frameworks to support, prioritize and influence the supply chain team and other networks in the organizationHighlights and drives change through the organisation through use of data and appropriate systems to manage cost and service and identify opportunities for improvement in the routing departmentAnalyse large amounts of data and draw conclusions, develop a project plan, and execute the planAct as a liaison between routing, sales, transportation, and operations teamsComplete analysis on new customers to ensure on-time deliveriesWork cross-departmentally to bolster analytics and reporting focused on Key Performance IndicatorsSkills & ExperienceAt least 2 years operational transport experience.Experience of PC based transport scheduling systemKnowledge of Tachograph regulation, RTD/WTD, basic operator licence compliance requirementsPrevious face to face management of delivery drivers