A major UK & International freight Forwarding, transport & logistics organisation is looking to add an experienced Distribution / Transport Planner to their team. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a high paced, high volume domestic transport planning department, responsible for the route allocating of 30-40 multi drop vehicles, working closely with the 3rd party transport provider, you will plan and allocate deliveries and collectIons and who has excellent knowledge of planning IT and systems such as Cargowise. Also who has excellent geographical knowledge of the south of the UK,from Reading across to Essex, Kent and down to Southampton and Hampshire. ROLE: Transport / Distribution Planner LOCATION: Essex BASIC SALARY: £35k to £40k HOURS: Monday to Friday 13:00 to 22:00 (30 Minute lunch break) BENEFITS: Pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance. ROLE: We are looking to recruit an experienced and proficient Local Distribution Planner to work within our busy Operation. You will be routing planning 30-40 multi drop vehicles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Company committed to providing quality, innovative value, and logistics services. The successful candidate must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook. Communicating efficiently and effectively with internal and external Customers, Drivers, Suppliers, and other Hubs. Any reports/KPI's required. Producing a month end financial and service result. Working with internal colleagues to provide the best service possible. Liaising with and maintaining an excellent working relationship with inhouse 3rd party transport provider. Following and enforcing all company policies and procedures. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Previous experience in a similar Transport/Distribution Planning role An excellent understanding of Domestic HGV driving legislation and load capacity, 7.5, 12 & 18 Tonne vehicles, Standard & Euro Pallets. Must have excellent IT and systems knowledge as we are using two systems at present, an internal system and Cargowise. Someone who can pick systems up quickly and enjoys solving puzzles. A high-volume environment, between 700 and 1000 planning jobs per day, 60 to 80 vehicles. Someone who can handle large volumes and the pressure that may bring. Excellent geographical knowledge of the south from Reading East to Essex, Kent, down to Hampshire, Sussex, etc, Effective communication skills