Transport Planner

Aspion; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Transport Planner. This role involves route planning for full load and pallet network sectors, supervising driver workloads, and ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a transport planning position, strong geographical knowledge, and effective communication skills. The salary range is £35,000 - £38,000, with flexible working hours available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Transport operation in a planner position.
• Experience of transport planning for a collection and backhaul network is desirable.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Route planning for full load, general haulage and pallet network sector.
• Supervising and managing driver workloads.
• Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service.

Skills

Transport operations planning

Geographical knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Decision making

Tools

System-based planning tools

Job description

Transport Planner

Trafford Park

£35,000 - £38,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible start / finish times available)

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large haulage business who specialise within general haulage and pallet network operations throughout the UK. They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning across a general haulage and automotive division.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Transport operation in a planner position
• Experience of transport planning for a collection and backhaul network is desirable
• Pallet network route planning experience is highly desirable
• Previous experience within a fast paced transport position
• Previously worked to revenue targets within HGV route planning
• Experience of using system based planning tools
• A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Competent decision making
• Good geographical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Route planning for full load, general haulage and pallet network sector
• Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work
• Supervising and managing driver work loads
• Responsible for driver queries face to face and via telephone
• Report and escalate any tracker errors to the Transport Planning Supervisor.
• Ensuring drivers are up to date with any road problems and challenging drivers when needed to ensure Deliveries are on time
• Liaise with the Transport Planning Supervisor regarding the regular maintenance intervals
• To ensure the service expectations of customers are prioritised in regards of the delivery plan whilst actively maintaining a commercial awareness for profitability.
• To ensure that the drivers under your control are receiving a relevant start time and are correctly briefed on their day’s activities prior to the start of their shift.
• 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
• Managing your driver’s daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours.
• Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service

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

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