Due to continued growth our client is actively seeking a skilled and proven Transport Planner to join their successful team based in York.
This is a great opportunity for skilled Planner to work directly with the Transport Manager and progress their career in a longstanding and reputable company.
Transport Planner Job Overview
* Supervise a team of drivers issuing work daily.
* Monitor and adjust transport plan as necessary to ensure optimum efficiency.
* Allocating jobs and briefing drivers of delivery criteria required.
* Ensure all keys tasks are completed in a timely manner to meet the needs of the business.
* Proactively communicate with customers regarding any delays with loading & unloading of loads.
* Ensure fleet compliance using management software to produce reports, analysis etc
* Plan vehicles for inspection / service / repairs as required.
Transport Planner Job Requirements
1. The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar role, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and have excellent communication skills.
2. Be proactive and able to work under their own initiative.
3. Computer Literate with experience of Transport Management systems.
4. Good UK road network and national geographic knowledge essential.
5. Ability to work individually or as pa...