Transport Planner - Afternoons

Owens Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large transport organization in Newport is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate and schedule delivery routes. The successful candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, and be responsible for compliance monitoring and problem resolution. Experience in traffic management and a good geographical knowledge are required. Join a diverse team and contribute to providing excellent service in a timely manner within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a similar level.
• Traffic Management experience required.
• Dealing with VOSA Compliance knowledge necessary.
• Ability to work unsupervised, managing time and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and schedule delivery times for effective operation.
• Liaise with customers and resolve issues.
• Monitor compliance and support drivers' safety initiatives.
• Collect, analyse, and distribute data to improve operations.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving / logical thinking

Team player with a flexible 'Can Do' attitude

Good geographical knowledge

Education

CPC holder (National)

Job specific qualification

Tools

Stirling

Excel

Job description

Owens Group is a fast developing, multisite organisation, with a large diverse customer base, making this an exciting opportunity.

As a result, Owens Group is looking to recruit a Transport Planner in our Newport Depot.

Shifts available :

Afternoons 2pm - 11pm

To take responsibility for the timely traffic planning of routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure that the customer receives a first class service in a cost effective way.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Key Accountabilities

Carry out tasks largely unsupervised to cost and quality standards

Plan ahead - tasks and resources. Liaise with internal / external customers to resolve problems.

Collect, analyse and distribute information / data.

Provide professional / specialist advice both internally and externally.

Developing relationships with external customer.

Specify and ensure levels of support service are in place.

Prioritise and co-ordinate workloads

Completion of tasks to time and quality standards

No customer complaints Working to budgets

Successful working partnerships with customers, internal and external

Delivering the right advice in a timely manner Achieving respect of others about your competence.

Practising safe working procedures.

Specific Key Accountabilities

Working with customers / suppliers / drivers and other traffic desks, planning routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running of the operation

Working with customers / suppliers / drivers and other traffic desks, planning routes and scheduling delivery times to ensure the smooth running of the operation

Prioritising workload, route planning driver brief and de-brief

Liaise with other depots within the Company

Driver communication and monitoring

Strong organisational skills for planning schedules, journeys and loads

Proactively work to reduce late deliveries and missed time slots

Ability to work flexibly and to make decisions quickly

Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with people at all levels

Maintain computerised system Stirling. Have the skills to use excel spread sheet

A good understanding of transport regulations currently in force

Good geographical knowledge

Booking driver agency staff depending on workload

Must monitor Compliance and work with drivers and Compliance to eliminate infringements

Must ensure that all drivers are aware of SAFED, and be actively involved in improving SAFED achievements to goals

Must be an integral part of, and is responsible for employee health and safety

Ensure that vehicles and trailers are available in a timely manner to adhere to Compliance and inspection requirements

Provide general support appropriate to the management when require

Specific Qualifications / Job Training :

• Experience of working at a similar level.
• CPC holder desirable (National) but not essential
• Job specific qualification preferred
• Specific Experience
• Traffic Management
• Dealing with VOSA Compliance
• Problem solving / logical thinking
• Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines.

Specific Skills

Computer skills, Stirling (desirable), Excel

Good communication skills, interaction at all levels internal and external.

Geographical knowledge

Team player with a flexible 'Can Do' attitude