Transport Planner: Route & Fleet Optimisation (On-site)

The Haulage Family Ltd.; Walsall; Presencial; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Haulage Family Ltd. in Aldridge/Walsall is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate daily transport operations on-site.

You will plan routes, allocate vehicles, and schedule drivers to meet customer delivery requirements, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include monitoring live transport activities, resolving delays, updating transport management systems, and communicating clearly with drivers, customers, and internal teams to improve efficiency and service

Qualificações

• Design efficient, compliant routes and schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day fleet activity and resource allocation.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and colleagues.
• Experience in road haulage, logistics, or supply chain operations is beneficial.
• Proficiency with transport management or routing software and basic IT tools (Excel, email).
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work under time pressure.
• Vocational training or qualification in logistics, transport, or related disciplines is an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate daily transport operations, including planning routes, allocating vehicles, and scheduling drivers to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor live transport activities and resolve issues or delays.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Update transport management systems and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in efficiency, cost control, and service quality.

Conhecimentos

Transport Planning

Transport Modelling

Transportation Management

Operations Management

Communication

Road Haulage

Logistics

Formação académica

Logistics qualification

Ferramentas

Transport Management Software

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Haulage Family Ltd. in Aldridge/Walsall is seeking a Transport Planner to coordinate daily transport operations on-site.

You will plan routes, allocate vehicles, and schedule drivers to meet customer delivery requirements, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include monitoring live transport activities, resolving delays, updating transport management systems, and communicating clearly with drivers, customers, and internal teams to improve efficiency and service