Transport Planner: Efficient Routes & Customer-Focused Ops

Kinaxia Logistics Limited; Norwich; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Full Uniform and PPE provided

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Loyalty Awards 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 🗓

Employee discounts across brands

Zusammenfassung

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy Norwich operation. You will plan and optimise daily collection and delivery schedules, maximise fleet utilisation and coordinate with workshops to ensure vehicle availability.

You will communicate plans clearly to drivers and the team, manage staffing levels, and build proactive relationships with customers to meet commitments.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner or similar logistics planning role.
• Knowledge of UK road transport legislation (Driver Hours/Working Time Regulations; Tachograph Rules; Highway Code; Road Transport Regulations).
• Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS).
• Excellent knowledge of the UK road network.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute daily collection and delivery schedules efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Maximise fleet utilisation by allocating drivers, vehicles and trailers to meet requirements.
• Use TMS, portals and internal IT systems to manage transport operations.
• Coordinate with Workshop on vehicle and trailer availability and maintenance schedules.
• Communicate daily transport plans to drivers and the transport team.
• Manage staffing, including agency drivers, to meet customer commitments.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide updates on schedules and delays.
• Coordinate next-day operations and provide transport quotations when required.
• Support cross-training and provide operational coverage as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Transport planning

UK road knowledge

TMS proficiency

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Jobbeschreibung

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our busy Norwich operation. You will plan and optimise daily collection and delivery schedules, maximise fleet utilisation and coordinate with workshops to ensure vehicle availability.

You will communicate plans clearly to drivers and the team, manage staffing levels, and build proactive relationships with customers to meet commitments.