Transport Planner

Freight Personnel; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Luton seeks an experienced Transport Planner to manage transport movements, ensuring timely deliveries and optimizing fleet usage. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of transport planning experience and knowledge of transport management systems like PTV. Responsibilities include daily reporting and liaising with transport providers to meet productivity targets. Full training will be provided to aid career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in transport planning operations.
• Advanced knowledge of transport management systems.
• Understanding of costings and budget considerations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all transport movements to ensure timely delivery.
• Operate a transport measurements system with KPIs.
• Liaise with transport providers to maximize vehicle utilization.
• Provide daily reporting to operational teams.

Skills

Transport planning operations experience

Knowledge of transport management systems (PTV)

Understanding of costings and budgets

Knowledge of driver's hours and working time regulations

Education

National & International CPC Qualification

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Transport Planner
REPORTING TO: Head of Transport & Planning
LOCATION : Luton

SALARY : £32,000 TO £35,000 Flexible

Purpose of the role

Key to the success of our operation is a knowledgeable, professional and well organised transport team. Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced planner to support our busy transport office.

Main areas of accountability

• Provide effective management of all Transport movements from Customer collection through to delivery into all company Operational Facilities. A key outcome is to maximise internal fleet usage.
• Operate a stable transport measurements system and ensure that all relevant live /pre-alerted data can be measured by KPI's.
• Ensure all collections and deliveries are performed on time and in the most cost effective manner.
• To review and update the core trunking plan
• To execute 3rd party transport arrangement NI, SNT, etc..
• Liaise with all company operating sites, transport providers and mailing houses to ensure maximum vehicle utilisation.
• Achieve agreed productivity targets by supporting process and interface with management & customers on work scheduling.
• Provide agreed, detailed daily reporting suits to Sales, Account Management & Operational teams, and external Providers.
• Support the communication systems within Operations and attend daily conference call.
• Ensure all relevant information is captured and recorded on daily pre-alert master control documents.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as required by the Company
• Average 25-35 routes daily

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

All Essential to the role however training will be provided where required

• At least 2 years' experience and knowledge of transport planning operations
• Advanced knowledge of transport management systems i.e. PTV
• Up to date knowledge of driver's hours and working time regulations
• Understanding of costings and budgets

Full training will be provided during induction and further training will be given throughout the course of your employment, to assist in progressing your career with us.

Training/Qualifications

• National & International CPC Qualification (or willingness to work towards)