Transport Planner - Haulage

ZipRecruiter; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Transport Haulage company is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate a diverse fleet and enhance operational efficiency. This role involves close cooperation with various stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery while managing logistics effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years transport planning experience of a multi vehicle fleet.
• Experience submitting abnormal load route notifications.
• Familiarity with STGO Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan all General Haulage movements to maximise fleet efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all General Haulage drivers.
• Maintain a Live Traffic Management System for real-time visibility.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Proficient in Microsoft IT systems

Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule a multi vehicle fleet

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner - Haulage

Studley/Warwickshire

Upto £40,000 & Excellent Benefits

My client, A leading Transport Haulage company require a Transport Planner to support the Transport Manager with the routing and planning of a diverse Haulage fleet. The role requires close collaboration with project managers, customers, and drivers to ensure that all General Haulage transport requirements are thoroughly planned and executed to a high standard delivering exceptional levels of customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Plan all General Haulage movements effectively to maximise fleet efficiency, reduce empty mileage, and optimise vehicle utilisation.
• Sourcing additional back loads or additional work to infill fluctuations in schedules and maintain a profitable operation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all General Haulage drivers, providing support and resolving daily issues.
• Maintain a Live Traffic Management System to show real time visibility of the fleets activities
• Despatch drivers with all job details, clearly and concisely.
• Monitor vehicle movements to proactively report delays, reroute as needed and maintain service levels.
• To plan all vehicle movements in the most cost-effective manner to improve utilisation with a focus on efficiency.
• Liaise with customers to understand load requirements, vehicle specifications, time constraints, and site-specific risks or constraints.
• To oversee the fleet to ensure delivery and collection times are met.
• Plan vehicles & Trailers to ensure maintenance inspections are completed

Key Skills:

• Minimum 2 years transport planning experience of a multi vehicle fleet
• Experience submitting abnormal load route notifications
• Proficient in Microsoft IT systems
• Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule a multi vehicle fleet

Desirable Skills:

• OLAT Trained or Transport Managers CPC
• Previous experience working with Transport Planning Software
• Familiarity with STGO Regulations
• Understanding of Technical drawings
• Previous experience working with Transport Planning Software