Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a Transport Planner for their Manchester depot. This role is crucial for orchestrating the efficient movement of freight, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining high standards of customer service. You will be responsible for planning routes, managing drivers, and optimizing resources to meet internal and external KPIs. If you have strong planning skills and geographical knowledge of the UK, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values efficiency and customer satisfaction, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension

1-hour unpaid break

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics planning and managing drivers is essential.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for drivers to ensure efficient freight movement.
• Maintain high customer service levels and respond quickly to inquiries.

Skills

Planning experience

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Multidrop experience

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Tools

In-house planning system

Data management system

Job description

Job Description

My client is a leading UK logistics company, specialising in next-day and same-day delivery of air and sea freight, and the distribution of heavy and dangerous consignments within the UK. They are currently looking for a transport planner for their Manchester depot to assist in organising, directing, and coordinating the activities of all drivers, and the resources necessary for the safe, efficient, and economic movement of freight through their distribution system. This role involves working with the transport and warehouse teams, providing efficient management of the depot.

Position Overview

To effectively plan, direct and coordinate the activities of all Drivers and the resources necessary for the activities of PAYE Drivers, Independent Service Providers (ISP's), and Agency Drivers for the safe, efficient and economic movement of freight through the company's distribution system. All planning will be completed using the in-house system for same-day movements.

Position Requirements

1. Planning experience essential, good geographical knowledge of the UK.
2. Multidrop experience is essential.
3. Ensuring loads are planned on correct vehicles, with a keen eye for detail.
4. Answering inbound calls from customers and all drivers quickly and efficiently.
5. Planning to ensure internal & external KPI's are met.
6. Receiving telephone and email instructions from clients and recording relevant details accurately on the company's data management system.
7. Maintaining customer service levels at the highest standard by ensuring a rapid response to their requirements.
8. Identifying needs and establishing client requirements.
9. Identifying opportunities to improve service and share with Depot Manager.
10. Ensuring that regulations regarding hours of work, the operational safety and efficiency of the company and ISP vehicles and other statutory regulations are complied with.
11. Submission of all necessary forms pertaining to the company's BSI record system and management reports.
12. Ensuring minimal waste of resources and securing value for money especially in the area of subcontractor haulage.
13. Sign out vehicle keys and PDAs to drivers.
14. Maintain effective communication with the warehouse team to ensure there are minimum loading issues.

Position Remuneration

Salary Range: £30k to £32k
Monday - Friday
04:00am - 14:00pm, including a 1-hour unpaid break.
Contractual 45 hours a week.
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
4 weeks (after probation).
Auto enrolment pension.

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