Transport Sub Contract Planner

Great Bear; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Chesterfield is seeking a skilled Transport Sub Contract Planner to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing Sub Contract partners to support the delivery of goods, requiring excellent communication skills and previous experience in a transport planning role. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave, pension contributions, and more.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

4% employee and 4% employer pension contributions

Life assurance of 2x salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Recognition programs

Discounts through benefit platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Offer work to Sub Contractors ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Update the Transport Management System (TMS) with correct information.
• Manage KPI performance by haulier.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Due to continued growth, our Duckmanton site is now recruiting for a Transport Sub Contract Planner to join their friendly team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary:

£30,888 per annum.

Working hours:

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Job Description:

As a Transport Sub Contract Planner, you will be responsible for sourcing Sub Contract partners to support the delivery of goods from various Warehouse locations in the UK.

The successful applicant should have experience within a Sub Contract and Transport planning department, with excellent communication skills and a proactive, positive approach.

Job responsibilities include:

• Offering work to Sub Contractors on a D1-D3 basis, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Ensuring the Transport Management System (TMS) is updated with correct information and aligned with the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Managing KPI performance by haulier.
• Sourcing and setting up new hauliers, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Monitoring haulier documentation for compliance.
• Ensuring hauliers arrive on time.
• Conducting quarterly review meetings with hauliers.
• liaising with staff at other depots and external contacts.
• Sourcing additional work from internal and external sources for the fleet.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Excellent administration skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience in an FMCG environment is desirable.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines.

Additional Information:

We are committed to diversity and employee development. Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• 4% employee and 4% employer pension contributions.
• Life assurance of 2x salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Recognition programs.
• Discounts through our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements and are looking for a new opportunity, please apply now to join our #WinningTeam!