Traffic Planner Nights- Pallet Networks

Owens Group UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Group UK is seeking a Night Traffic Planner for its Pallet Network Operation in Cardiff. The role demands scheduling and planning deliveries to ensure timely service for customers. Successful candidates will have geographical knowledge of the CF and NP areas and must thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a diverse and growing company that values proactive and organized team players.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Extensive geographical knowledge of the CF and NP postcode areas.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize pallet distribution throughout the SA postcode area.
• Ensure planned routes are logical and cost-effective.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and customers.

Skills

Problem solving

Geographical knowledge

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stirling

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Owens Group is a fast developing, multi-site organisation with a large diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity. As a result, Owens Group is looking to recruit a Night Traffic Planner for its Pallet Network Operation based in Cardiff.

Job Purpose: To take responsibility for the timely traffic planning of routes, and scheduling delivery times to ensure that the customer receives a first-class service in a cost-effective way.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday

22:00pm - 08:00am

Salary: Negotiable (Depending on experience)

Specific Experience

Experience of working in a similar job role is ESSENTIAL.

Extensive geographical knowledge within the CF and NP postcode area is essential.

The ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment.

Problem solving/logical thinking.

Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight corporate deadlines.

Good communication skills, interaction at all levels internal and external.

Team player with a flexible Can-Do attitude.

ADR/Hazardous Freight knowledge desirable (training provided).

Specific Skills

Computer skills - Stirling (training provided).

Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

DUTIES TO COVER PALLET NETWORKS ACTIVITIES

• Successfully plan and prioritise a large quantity of pallets, daily, to be distributed throughout the SA postcode area. Working with customers/drivers and other traffic desks scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running
  
  

of the operation.

• Good geographical knowledge of the CF and NP Postcode area is key to the role.
• Plan ADR/Hazardous Freight (training provided).
• Ensure that planned routes are logical and cost effective.
• Forward plan collections to coincide with deliveries in the most productive manner.
• Forward plan vehicle maintenance and driver training/absence.
• Be able to amend routes at short notice and prioritise workload if required.
• Driver communication and monitoring
• Liaise with other depots within the Company and externally within all Pallet Networks
• Strong organisational skills for planning schedules, journeys and loads.
• Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots.
• Ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels.
• Maintain computerised system such as Stirling (training provided). Have the skills to use excel spread sheets and other Microsoft Office programmes.
• A good understanding of transport regulations currently in force.
• Booking driver agency staff depending on workload.
• Provide general support appropriate to management when required.
  
  

Company/Industry Knowledge

Distribution/Logistics/Supply Chain Environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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