Transport Planner

Personnel Solutions (Midlands) Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Sheffield is seeking a highly organised Transport Planner. The role involves coordinating transportation routes, ensuring punctual deliveries, and maintaining communication with clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills and have a passion for logistics. The position offers a salary of £28,600 per annum and requires good knowledge of Sheffield for effective route planning.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with data entry and clerical duties in an office environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transport plans that meet operational requirements.
• Analyse data to determine optimal transport routes and schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers, clients, and other departments to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Good computer skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Personnel Solutions are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Planner to join our client's logistics team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and optimising transportation routes, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining excellent communication with clients and internal teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with strong management, organisational, and communication skills to contribute to the efficiency of our supply chain operations. The position is paid and suitable for candidates with a passion for logistics.

Hours -

Monday to Friday 7am - 5pm

1 in 3 Saturdays 7am-12pm

£28,600pa

Over 40 hours paid at x1.5

Good knowledge of Sheffield and surrounding areas is extremely advantageous for route planning

Duties

• Develop and implement transport plans that meet operational requirements.
• Analyse data to determine optimal transport routes and schedules.
• Coordinate with drivers, clients, and other departments to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of transport activities using computerised systems.
• Provide clerical support including data entry and administrative tasks as required.
• Manage communications effectively through phone etiquette and professional correspondence.
• Prepare data reports for clients.

Requirements

• Good computer skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with data entry and clerical duties in an office environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on phone etiquette.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in transport planning or logistics is preferred but not mandatory.

To apply for the Transport Planner role, please do so online and a member of the team will be in touch.