Transport Planner

Aspion; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspion in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to support our general haulage operations across the UK. You will plan resources, ensure legal compliance, and help deliver a positive end-to-end transport solution for customers.

The role requires transport planning experience, team collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, well-organised, and comfortable using TMS/TOPS systems.

Qualifications

• Transport Planning experience is essential.
• Experience in General Haulage Transport industry desirable.
• Experience of generating return loads.
• Ability to work as part of a team and have strong communication skills.
• Previous experience of working to targets in a fast paced environment.
• Must be proactive, highly driven and have the ability to work under their own initiative.
• Must have good time keeping and organisational skills.
• Experience of Tops Management system preferred but not essential.
• Have a basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions and terminology)
• A good geographic knowledge
• An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions
• An effective communicator
• A positive attitude towards customer service and continuous improvement
• Ability to question, challenge and improve upon existing processes

Responsibilities

• To Plan allocated resource pool legally, compliantly and efficiently ensuring all EU and WTD legislation is achieved.
• Achieve Weekly Vehicle targets and minimise cost against KPI s
• Work closely with colleagues within the planning team to ensure fleet utilisation is optimal.
• Monitor and manage vehicle movements from point of origin to destination.
• Maintain the information entered into TMS / TOPS to the required standard to keep data recording as live as possible.
• Report all non conformances to customers in a timely manner.
• Liaise with customers to agree additional charges accordingly tolls, demurrage, wasted journey s etc.
• Comply with the Company s trading standards and conditions, including agreed accounting and credit control processes.
• Ensure all jobs are completed in full and charged completed in order for accounts to process invoices.
• Plan other resource when required for holiday cover etc.
• Take appropriate action on any Health & Safety issues reported with due regard to the urgency and risk presented ensuring compliance with the Company s Health & Safety policy.
• Maintain daily contact with depots and Operations Departments to communicate as required,
• Other duties as may reasonably be required of you by the management of the Company.

Skills

Transport planning

Team player

Communication

Time management

Proactive

Target driven

TMS/TOPS knowledge

Tools

TMS / TOPS

Job description

Transport Planner

Liverpool City Centre

GBP30,000 - GBP35,000

Monday Friday, Days

I m currently recruiting for an experienced General Haulage Transport Planner to join a large organisation who specialise within general haulage loads throughout the UK

They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in supporting the logistics function and pivotal in offering the customer a positive end to end solution for transport requirements.

The Candidate;

• Transport Planning experience is essential
• Previous experience within the General Haulage Transport industry is highly desirable
• Previous experience of generating return loads
• Ability to work as part of a team and have strong communication skills.
• Previous experience of working to targets in a fast paced environment.
• Must be proactive, highly driven and have the ability to work under their own initiative.
• Must have good time keeping and organisational skills.
• Experience of Tops Management system preferred but not essential.
• Have a basic understanding of Large Goods Vehicles (weights, dimensions and terminology)
• A good geographic knowledge
• An excellent team player, able to work on own initiative and make decisions
• An effective communicator
• A positive attitude towards customer service and continuous improvement
• Ability to question, challenge and improve upon existing processes

Duties and Responsibilities;

• To Plan allocated resource pool legally, compliantly and efficiently ensuring all EU and WTD legislation is achieved.
• Achieve Weekly Vehicle targets and minimise cost against KPI s
• Work closely with colleagues within the planning team to ensure fleet utilisation is optimal.
• Monitor and manage vehicle movements from point of origin to destination.
• Maintain the information entered into TMS / TOPS to the required standard to keep data recording as live as possible.
• Report all non conformances to customers in a timely manner.
• Liaise with customers to agree additional charges accordingly tolls, demurrage, wasted journey s etc.
• Comply with the Company s trading standards and conditions, including agreed accounting and credit control processes.
• Ensure all jobs are completed in full and charged completed in order for accounts to process invoices.
• Plan other resource when required for holiday cover etc.
• Take appropriate action on any Health & Safety issues reported with due regard to the urgency and risk presented ensuring compliance with the Company s Health & Safety policy.
• Maintain daily contact with depots and Operations Departments to communicate as required,
• Other duties as may reasonably be required of you by the management of the Company.

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