Transport planner

Aspion; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to manage container route planning and driver performance for UK distribution. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning for 15 tractor units and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include route planning, monitoring driver performance, and ensuring excellent service to all customers. This position offers a competitive salary of GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per annum and requires a proactive approach to carrier management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a transport planning position.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Experience in route planning for circa 15 x Tractor Units.

Responsibilities

• Route planning for container loads for UK wide distribution.
• Monitoring driver performance.
• Providing the communication link between customers and drivers.

Skills

Container route planning experience

Experience with Navis VBS

Excellent manual transport planning skills

Strong customer service skills

Good geographical knowledge of the North West and UK

Competent decision making

Tools

TOPS Transport Management System

Job description

Transport Planner

Container Haulage

Grays, Essex

GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)

Monday Friday, Days

I m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a national haulier who specialise within container loads for the UK.

They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning, customer service and driver management.

The Candidate

• Container route planning experience
• Experience with Navis VBS
• Excellent manual transport planning skills and experience
• Experienced in route planning for circa 15 x Tractor Units
• Previous experience within a transport planning position
• Experience using TOPS Transport Management System
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Competent decision making
• Good geographical knowledge of the North West and UK

Duties and Responsibilities

• Route planning for container loads for UK wide distribution
• Monitoring driver performance
• Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency
• Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays
• Provide the communication link between customers and drivers
• Supervising and managing driver workloads
• Ensuring your routes are numbered correctly and all jobs are sequenced
• Managing your driver s daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours.
• Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service.
• Investigating failed services and looking into ways to resolve site issues.

If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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