1. Leading UK FMCG Business
2. Monday to Friday role (8am-5pm)
About Our Client
Our client are a world leading logistics and distribution business with multiple sites in the UK looking for a Transport Planner in their site in Wellingborough. With around 20 vehicles to plan for and coordinate with customers and drivers on a daily basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector. Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunities moving into 2023 onwards!
Job Description
The Transport Planner role will require the individual to:
3. Planning vehicles efficiently using a bespoke transport planning software.
4. Coordinating and utilising own vehicles when it comes to delivery and collection
5. Planning routes in a optimised and efficient manner
6. Ensuring that time windows and delivery timings are adhered to
7. Managing and planning of emergency orders
8. Monitoring & managing information from the vehicle telematics system.
9. Supporting the transport manager with route optimisation in relation to VOR and vehicle related issues
10. Ensuring customer demand is met by proactively managing driver resource Vs vehicle requirements.
11. Briefing and debriefing drivers to ensure that all instructions for their allocated runs are understood and actioned.
12. Responding promptly to route feedback and ensuring improvement opportunities are acted upon
13. Ensuring all key vehicle information is kept up to date on the system relating to delivery points.
14. Making sure that operational procedures and general housekeeping are kept to a high standard.
15. Supporting the Transport Manager with other requirements as needed
16. Providing daily/weekly and monthly KPI reports to the Transport Manager
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate for the Transport Planner role will have the following skills and experiences:
17. at least 2- 3 years Transport Planning experience within a logistics and distribution industry
18. Previous experience in utilising any Transport Planning Software and other bespoke systems
19. Excellent communication skills
20. Driver CPC card holder is highly advantageous
21. Real team player who thrives in a fast-paced, busy, and challenging environment.
22. Previous experience of working within a transport planning department is essential
23. Highly organised with proven ability to plan and prioritise your workload and work calmly and methodically in a busy environment and flexible as and when there's some changes with plans
24. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, notably Excel with strong attention to detail.
25. Be results driven and commercially minded
26. Be commutable to Wellingborough
This role would suit a candidate that has worked in a; Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, Transport Planning Manager, Transport Planning Team Leader, Transport Supervisor, Transport Controller, Transport Scheduler, Transport Manager role previously
What's on Offer
This role offers:
27. Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
28. Holidays
29. Company Pension Scheme
30. Private health care insurance
31. Bonus - attendance
32. Training and development
33. Progression within the business as they expands
34. supportive and inclusive team and managers