Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking an experienced EU Transport Planner to join their team in Dover. Offering a competitive salary between £36,000 and £38,000, the role focuses on optimizing transportation activities and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include managing vehicle utilization, subcontracting loads, and facilitating communication with drivers. This position provides excellent progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating and optimizing transportation activities.
• Ability to manage vehicle utilization effectively.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with drivers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract additional loads when company resources are insufficient.
• Provide day 2 planning updates to transport operators.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication to drivers and subcontractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of transportation regulations

Logistics processes

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 ongoing growth. A competitive salary is offered for the right candidate, in the range of £36,000-£38,000 depending on experience.

The role involves working Monday to Friday, with good progression and growth opportunities available.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for 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 strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a good understanding of transportation regulations and logistics processes.

The role includes resourcing and forward planning all company resources, utilizing both company and third-party resources when needed. Managing vehicle utilization effectively and providing drivers with clear, timely instructions are key responsibilities.

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

Main Responsibilities:

• Subcontract additional loads that cannot be covered with company resources.
• Focus on day 1 for day 2 planning, working with the transport operator to provide updates on same-day changes.
• Send all farm load plans accurately and on time.
• Communicate the full plan to subcontractors and drivers, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.
• Update planning sheets for drivers' L/C, start/finish days for all traction subcontractors (to be completed on day 1 of shift).
• Add revenue data onto 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 team to ensure trucks and trailers are scheduled for maintenance and service early, and plan equipment returns to the depot when required.
• Assist the Transport Manager in driver training by planning allowances for drivers as needed.