Job Description
We are currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport Team at our Appleton Thorn site. As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day to day challenges in providing an effective transport plan.
Working hours: Monday - Friday NIGHTS, 20:00 - 06:00
Salary: Up to £33,000 Per Annum.
Key Duties of a Transport Planner:
* Work with Transport and Warehouse teams, to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS.
* Assembling of 400+ consolidated orders into loads in every 24hr period.
* Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
* Planning daily workload of fleet: vehicles based on site and outbases.
* Reporting problems and dealing with issues and any queries that may arise.
* Planning approx. 100 collections per day on a time critical basis.
* Maintaining and exceeding agreed KPI’s.
* Proactively look for continuous improvements.
* Be able to make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale.
* Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business particularly at peak periods during the year.
Qualifications
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK
* Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Work and Outlook
* Experience of planning units across multiple depots.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to succeed in a pressurised environment.
* Customer focus on delivery performance.
* Commercially and Financially astute and driven to deliver exceptional results.
* Experience of using a TMS system.
* Experience in an FMCG environment.
* Strong analytical and excel capability across standard formulas.
Benefits
* Annual Leave -Holiday Entitlement of 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
* Pension -5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
* Wellness -Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
* Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
* Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus, special recognition and long service awards.
* Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!
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