Transport Planner

Unity Personnel Ltd.; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Personnel Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to manage day-to-day transport operations, including drivers and mates, to meet customer service requirements within budgeted delivery costs.

You will allocate work, plan routes daily in Paragon to ensure the right fleet is deployed and you will monitor performance, identify improvements, and minimise costs while complying with SOPs and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous transport planning experience, ideally using Paragon.
• Working knowledge of drivers' hours rules and operator licence requirements.
• Strong IT, organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure to daily delivery deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work to drivers and mates to maximise vehicle and manpower utilisation.
• Plan routes daily in Paragon so the right fleet is deployed to meet customer service requirements, and review delivery routes regularly to identify improvements and minimise costs.
• Plan all loads within vehicle payload capacities and driver hours regulations.
• Produce transport KPIs in a timely manner for internal and external use.
• Ensure all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported.
• Assist the Late-Shift Warehouse Manager as required.

Skills

Transport planning

Driver hours rules

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Paragon

Job description

Transport Planner

Main Purpose

To manage day-to-day transport operations, including drivers, mates and transport planning, so that customer service requirements are met within budgeted delivery costs.

Key Outputs

• Allocate work to drivers and mates to maximise vehicle and manpower utilisation, monitor performance and take corrective action where needed.
• Ensure drivers and mates follow the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and use them to plan and lead working practices.
• Plan routes daily in Paragon so the right fleet is deployed to meet customer service requirements, and review delivery routes regularly to identify improvements and minimise costs.
• Plan all loads within vehicle payload capacities and driver hours regulations
• Ensure all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported. Keep detailed records and identify further training or retraining needs.
• Ensure all vehicles and associated equipment are operated appropriately, in line with current driver and vehicle legislation and Company Policy.
• Produce transport KPIs in a timely manner for internal and external use.
• Ensure all drivers and mates comply with relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved uniform and safety wear is worn by all staff at all times.
• Complete order processing and produce pick lists, despatch notes and load sheets in accordance with depot procedures.
• Assist the Late-Shift Warehouse Manager as required.

KPI's

• On-time delivery %
• Vehicle fill / payload utilisation %
• Delivery cost per drop
• Driver compliance (drivers' hours, vehicle walk-round checks)
• Training completion and induction records up to date

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous transport planning experience, ideally using Paragon
• Working knowledge of drivers' hours rules and operator licence requirements
• Strong IT, organisational and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure to daily delivery deadlines