Transport Planner

J Hayward & Sons of Walsall Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for their Yorkshire operations in Leeds. You will be responsible for planning and executing transport operations, optimizing performance while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate has proven experience in container transport planning and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of £32,000 - £36,000, with a Monday to Friday work schedule, ensuring a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in container transport planning and operations management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport planning for Yorkshire operations.
• Act as the primary contact for customer queries related to deliveries.
• Plan and schedule container movements, manage bookings and deliveries.

Skills

Container transport planning

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

UK transport regulations knowledge

Operational challenge resolution

Tools

TOPS transport system

DESTIN8 understanding

All ports VBS systems

Job description

Yorkshire – LS10 1RT

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Leeds Depot

Reports to: Planning Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (negotiable depending on experience)

Hours of Work: Mon-Fri, 10 hours per day between the hours of 6am – 6pm

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner (Containers) for our Yorkshire operations. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient and compliant movement of containerized goods, delivering exceptional service to our customers while optimizing operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport Planning & Execution: Transport planning for Yorkshire operations. Oversee the delivery and execution of daily transport plans. Collaborate with the North-West team to ensure smooth handovers for nighttime operations.
• Customer Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for customer queries related to deliveries, collections, and late runner updates.
• Operational Coordination: Plan and schedule container movements, manage bookings, and oversee collections and deliveries. Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, shipping lines, and ports/rail terminals to ensure seamless operations.
• Subcontractor Management: Optimize subcontractor usage to balance volume requirements and daily revenue targets.
• Performance & Compliance: Monitor KPIs and proactively resolve operational issues and delays. Ensure compliance with UK road transport regulations, driver hours, and the Working Time Directive (WTD).
• Strategic Development: Develop and implement transport strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in container transport planning and operations management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of UK transport regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve operational challenges quickly.
• TOPS transport system
• DESTIN8 understanding
• All ports VBS systems
• Shipping line understanding
• Daily releases / EXEC / pin numbers understanding
• Full understanding of time-based planning