Transport Planner Role

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in appliance retail is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate and optimize transportation routes for their fleet. The role involves developing plans, managing relationships with partners, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a friendly team dedicated to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create plans for driver daily routes ensuring time and distance are achievable.
• Monitor delivery times, costs, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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Business Overview:
The business is proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent appliance retailers, offering top-brand products at highly competitive prices. While they deliver nationwide six days a week, they remain very much a local company at heart, based in the rural village of Bunny on the outskirts of Nottingham. The team is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure customers receive the highest level of service.

Overview:
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for evaluating, planning, and coordinating transportation and routes for a fleet of 20 3.5t Vehicles and 6 3PL partners to ensure the safe and efficient movement of goods from the supplier into goods-in via 3PL partners to customers' residential addresses and the routing of each daily delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop Transportation Plans: Create plans for driver daily routes ensuring time and distance are achievable within the operation hours.
2. Coordinate: Work with customers and managers to understand their unique transportation requirements and relay any issues arising directly to management.
3. Analyse Traffic Patterns: Identify roadway issues, recommend improvements based on traffic analysis, and inform drivers of possible route problems to avoid.
4. Create Route Maps and Schedules: Develop efficient routes and schedules considering factors like distance, time, and cost.
5. Communicate with 3PL Carriers: Contact and organise inbound deliveries with carriers and suppliers to ensure optimal transport services.
6. Develop and manage relationships, agreements, and contracts: with internal and external clients, partners, and suppliers.
7. Monitor Performance Metrics: Track delivery times, costs, and other performance metrics, making adjustments as necessary.
8. Ensure Compliance: Adhere to regulations, including health and safety laws and environmental standards.
9. Stay Updated: Keep up with emerging transportation technologies.