Transport Planner

TRANSPORT PLANNER

We are actively recruiting a transport planner for one of our leading clients in the London Heathrow area. Our client was established in 2003 and manages the supply chain of temperature-controlled perishable goods. The optimization and control of its processes allows it today to guarantee the total satisfaction of its industrial customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

-       Plan vehicles and routes

-       Maximise efficiency

-       Minimise costs for the company

RESPONSIBILITIES

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-       Liaising with import & export team, and third party in house customers regarding airline collections.

-       Communicating effectively with customers to keep them informed of the progress of their deliveries.

-       Organizing planning of vehicle availability for vehicle service schedule and maintenance/repairs of vehicles and trailers, such as creating schedules and monitoring associated costs.

-       Reviewing practices to ensure that transport is utilized using the most cost-effective solution

-       Using third party hauliers to cover loads beyond capacity of fleet.

-       Managing Day board, ensure this is updated for all consignments, with driver details and vehicle registrations.

-       Managing the import inventory within Multished, ensure Status 1 and BI’s are completed.

-       Completing customer reports, of Status 1, time collected, and time back to the facility.

-       Have an awareness of industry compliance and relevant legislation that the operation is subject to.

-       Answering any incoming phone calls and dealing with them in the appropriate way.

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-       Learning other roles within the business to assist future development

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

-       Managers CPC Qualification is an advantage but not essential.

-       Knowledge of driver’s hours/working time directive regulations.

-       The successful candidate will ideally have 3 years minimum experience of working within the UK transport industry with good geographical knowledge of the UK would also be beneficial.

-       You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office / Excel

CHARACTERISTICS

-       Excellent communication skills with an ability to liaise effectively with drivers, subcontractors, customers, work colleagues and members of the public is a requirement.

-       Working under your own initiative regularly is a large part of the role after full training has been given.

-       The individual would need to have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to adapt to a fast-paced changeable environment and to take responsibility for decisions made at short notice as and when required.

-       The applicant will need to have very good organizational skills to keep on top of a variety of essential time specific tasks.

WORKING HOURS

-       06:00 – 18:00

-       4 on, 4 off

Contact

In the first instance;

Send us your CV or email your interest including your work history and availability - amy@workforcedriverhire.com

Alternatively, CALL 0113 3455230 and ask for Amy