Transport Planner

Interaction Recruitment

  • Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire
  • £32,500-36,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Transport PlannerLocation: Woodford Halse, NorthamptonshireMonday to Friday, No weekendsFull Time, Permanent role.Salary: £32,500-£36,000 Depending on experience.Interaction Recruitment are hiring for an experienced Transport Planner to join our clients team in Woodford Halse. They are a very busy family business and are in need of someone who has strong experience planning routes for drivers.Due to the location, you will need your own vehicle.The Responsibilities
  • Planning the vehicle routes in an efficient and effective manner
  • Ensuring that realistic time frames have been given between driving locationsManaging and planning of emergency orders
  • Monitoring & managing information from the vehicle telematics system.
  • Ensuring customer requirements are being adhered to
  • Ensuring that the drivers are operating in a compliant fashion
  • Briefing and debriefing drivers to ensure that all instructions for their allocated runs are understood and actioned.
  • Responding promptly to route feedback and ensuring improvement opportunities are acted upon
  • Ensuring all key vehicle information is kept up to date on the system relating to delivery points.
  • Making sure that operational procedures and general housekeeping are kept to a high standard.
  • You will be the main point of communcation for all customers and so must be a good communicator
  • Liasing with Customer
The Successful ApplicantThe successful candidate for the Transport Planner role will have the following skills and experiences:At least 2- 3 years Transport Planning experience within a logistics and distribution industry & general haulage transport.
  • Previous experience in utilising any TMS Systems and other bespoke systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Real team player who thrives in a fast-paced, busy, and challenging environment.
  • Highly organised with proven ability to plan and prioritise your workload and work calmly and methodically in a busy environment and flexible as and when there's some changes with plans
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, notably Excel with strong attention to detail.
  • Great Customer Service
Please apply with an up-to date cv.For additional information, you can contact Dan Pearce.0771991352INDNH

Interaction Recruitment