Transport Planner

Our client delivers highly secure supply chain solutions across the UK that ensure customers’ products are always safe in their hands. They offer a flexible suite of secure logistics and warehousing solutions for goods that require an extra level of care, with an emphasis on exceptional service and performance. Their secure warehouse facilities and one-touch distribution solutions deliver peace of mind for customers, allowing them to focus on growing their business and brands.

Their distribution and warehousing divisions have grown year on year and they continually strive to ensure their emphasis remains on quality, security, and service.

Values: Creating a happy workplace, be the best you can, driving the company forward and deliver a personal approach.

Services: Secure Distribution, UK Final Mile Distribution, Retail Delivery Services, E-Commerce & Fulfilment, Secure Warehousing, Amazon Distribution Services.

JOB TITLE: Transport Planner

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: Reporting to the Senior Planner, this key role is integral to the smooth operation of the fleet. This role assists the Senior Planner to own the planning function for the company ensuring delivery and/or collection for all orders across the network in the most efficient way, taking into account schedules, costs, vehicle/driver availability, driving limits, working time directive and health and safety. Ensuring all KPI measures and key tasks are continually met and exceeded.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for finding backloads on platforms.
• Accountable for all aspects of multi-drop planning around the UK, on a day 1 for day 2 basis of the company operation.
• Delivery of customer expectations.
• Optimisation of both vehicle and driver resources to affect the plan in the most cost-effective manner.
• Ensure timed deliveries are planned accordingly.
• Plan the activity of drivers ensuring the achievement of productivity is within the driving limits
• Work closely with the warehouse team to ensure outbound loads are configured correctly and ready on time.
• Work closely with customers through regular communication and updates regarding the status of the daily transport plan.
• Support the Senior Planner with fleet and driver compliance including accident reporting and investigations.
• Ensure that effective communication processes are in place to promote the regular and effective communication to the team of all planning matters.
• Perform any other reasonable request.
• Systems Expert - Paragon, RoadRunner, Microsoft Office.

General

• Ensure the high level of Health, safety and welfare of all, self, and others through adherence to the Health and Safety statement and policy.
• Keep work area and yard area clean and tidy and clean as you go.
• Offer solutions and challenge suggestions enabling continuous improvement.
• Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team
• Be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work.
• Perform any reasonable request.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Previous logistics/transport planning experience within a busy fast-paced distribution environment
• Essential - knowledge of planning multi-drop deliveries and collections using a variety of different sized vehicles
• Positive attitude
• Can adapt to changing situations effectively
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and work well under pressure
• Able to pay strict attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and good at solving problems
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK
• Good understanding of vehicle capacities

• Full understanding of tachograph legislation, driving limits and work time directive

• Takes ownership for own performance
• Able to work to time sensitive deadlines and prioritise work
• Understands a target driven environment
• Excellent numeracy, spoken and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Transport Management/Planning Systems)

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

SALARY: £28,000 - 30,000 DOE

HOLIDAY: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays. This increases to a maximum of 25 days plus bank holidays based on length of service. Employee of the month scheme, sick pay scheme, company pension.

HEALTH & SAFETY: No current issues to report on site