Transport Planner

Command Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Dover is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to optimize transportation activities. The role offers a salary between £36,000 and £38,000, with responsibilities including resource management, vehicle utilization, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills and have a good understanding of logistics processes. This position operates on a nights shift, with four days on and four off.

Qualifications

• Skilled and experienced in transportation planning.
• Ability to coordinate and optimize transportation activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation activities ensuring efficiency.
• Coordinate with transport operators for planning.
• Subcontract additional loads when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of transportation regulations

Logistics processes knowledge

Job description

Transport Planner

NIGHTS - 4 on 4 off

A leading transport company based in Dover is seeking a new EU Transport Planner to support their continued growth. A good salary is offered for the right candidate, in the range of £36,000–£38,000 depending on experience.

You will be working Monday to Friday. Good progression opportunities and growth potential are also available.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Transport Planner to join our team. The Transport Planner will coordinate and optimize transportation activities to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a strong understanding of transportation regulations and logistics processes.

Responsibilities include resource management and forward planning, utilizing company and third-party resources as needed. Managing vehicle utilization and providing clear instructions to drivers in a timely manner are essential.

Ensuring all service levels are met cost-effectively within drivers' hours and health & safety regulations, while satisfying customer requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Subcontract additional loads that cannot be covered with company resources.
• Focus on day 1 for day 2 planning, working with transport operators to provide updates on same-day changes.
• Ensure farm load plans are sent accurately and promptly.
• Communicate full plans to subcontractors and drivers, ensuring all information is complete and accurate.
• Update planning sheets for drivers' L/C and start/finish days on day 1 of shift.
• Add revenue data to planning sheets.
• Monitor the planning email for reloads, upload reloads onto Road Runner.
• Allocate the full plan onto Road Runner, supported by the Transport Administrator between 16:00-18:00.
• Coordinate with the fleet to plan maintenance and service schedules early, and plan equipment returns to depot when needed.
• Assist the Transport Manager in driver training by planning allowances as required.