Transport And Warehouse Planner

HR Employment Bureau Redditch; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Redditch is seeking an experienced Transport and Warehouse Planner to ensure efficient logistics operations. This role involves route optimization, fleet management, and compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will have proven logistics experience, an understanding of HGV operations, and strong organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics or fleet planning.
• Solid understanding of transport operations and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of HGV fleet management and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimize HGV routes for efficiency and delivery schedules.
• Oversee fleet compliance with maintenance and legal requirements.
• Liaise with drivers and customers for smooth operations.
• Assist with compliance to health and safety regulations.
• Resolve issues such as delays and predict capacity problems.

Skills

Logistics experience

Fleet planning

HGV route planning

Understanding of transport operations

Knowledge of WMS and TMS

Warehouse operations

Job description

Transport and Warehouse Planner

Location: Redditch

Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 18:00, 42.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive Salary based on experience

HR Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport and Warehouse Planner in Redditch. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively, be highly organised and remain focused under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Route Planning: Plan and optimize HGV routes, ensuring maximum efficiency, fuel economy, and timely delivery schedules.
• Fleet Management: Oversee and monitor the fleet of HGVs to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules, legal requirements, and operational standards.
• Coordination: Liaise with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve any delivery or scheduling issues.
• Compliance: Assist with all operations comply with relevant health and safety, transport regulations, and industry standards, including drivers' hours regulations and vehicle compliance.
• Problem Resolution: Quickly address and resolve any issues that arise, such as delays, breakdowns, or unexpected changes to routes. Predict forthcoming capacity issues and create plans to resolve before the issue arises.

Key skills/Experience required

• Proven experience in logistics, fleet planning, or HGV route planning.
• A solid understanding of transport operations, including driver schedules, routes, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of HGV fleet management and cost control.
• WMS and TMS systems and tools.
• Warehouse operations and material flow.

If you are interested in our Transport and Warehouse Planner role, or would like some more information, then please APPLY NOW or call the HR Employment team on (phone number removed)