Transport Planner: Fleet Optimisation & On-Time Deliveries

Confidential; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cast UK, alongside a nationwide logistics partner, is recruiting a Transport Planner for the Huddersfield site. You will balance customer demand with available resources, maximise driver and vehicle utilisation, and ensure deliveries are made safely, efficiently and on time.

This role involves building strong customer relationships, proactively managing supply issues and maintaining KPI data and stock levels.

Qualifications

• Proven problem solving ability in time critical environments.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Clear communication and relationship-building across stakeholders.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel experience.
• Planning systems experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory through stock reports, ensuring minimum and maximum stock levels are maintained.
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to align supply with customer demand.
• Plan deliveries effectively, ensuring they are compatible with the available driver, vehicle and equipment requirements.
• Work closely with the Control Team throughout the shift to resolve issues and keep deliveries on schedule.
• Reschedule dropped or delayed deliveries to maintain customer service levels and maximise fleet utilisation.
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding unplanned deliveries and potential low-stock situations.
• Identify and mitigate potential delivery issues that could cause stockouts.
• Ensure resources are planned cost-effectively while maintaining site stock levels and customer KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records and KPI information in line with contractual requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Organisation

Communication

Excel

Planning systems

Job description

Cast UK, alongside a nationwide logistics partner, is recruiting a Transport Planner for the Huddersfield site. You will balance customer demand with available resources, maximise driver and vehicle utilisation, and ensure deliveries are made safely, efficiently and on time.

This role involves building strong customer relationships, proactively managing supply issues and maintaining KPI data and stock levels.