Transport Planner

Nicholas Associates; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to optimize the movement of metal products within their organization. This permanent role involves managing order books, ensuring effective communication with customers, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on customer relationships and operational efficiency. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your contributions can make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role with a strong operational focus.
• Ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage order books and ensure effective customer communication.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers and manage on-time delivery.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Planning/Scheduling/S&OP

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Identification and Mitigation

Education

Degree Qualified

Equivalent Relevant Experience

Tools

MRP Systems

ERP Systems

Job description

Transport Planner

Salary: Between 35,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Shifts: Days regular, Monday to Friday

Location: Sheffield

Hiring Method: Permanent

Nicholas Associates are working with an established Steel Manufacturing company based in the Sheffield, who are looking to add an experienced Transport Planner to their team on a permanent basis. The role will be responsible optimising the movement of metal products within and outside the organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of Order books - reviewing impacts to schedules and changes
• Ensuring efficient and effective customer communication
• Dealing with Customer Approvals, Outages, Quality issues - Risk identification and mitigation
• Being the main point of contact for Customers - Customer Relationship Management
• Key interface between Customer, Supply chain and Operations
• Dealing with the management of On-Time Delivery and Arrears
• Having an understanding of Steel Manufacturing processes
• Dealing with Quality/Technical Approvals
• Stock Control
• Other duties to support business

Key Requirements:

• Preferably Degree Qualified or equivalent relevant experience
• Ideally previous experience in a customer facing role
• Planning/Scheduling/S&OP experience
• Previous experience with MRP/ERP Systems
• Previous experience with strong customer and operational focus
• Proven ability to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationships with excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience working within a fast paced Manufacturing environment - ideally Engineering.

Key Details:

• Permanent Role
• Days Regular
• 35,000 - 40,000 per annum
• Sheffield

If you are an experienced Transport Planner and the vacancy is of interest, please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch with you if you are suitable for the role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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