Financial Planner jobs in United Kingdom

Transport Planner

Trafford Park

GBP35,000 - GBP38,000 (flexible depending on experience)

Monday Friday, 9am 5pm (flexible start/finish times available)

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a large haulage business who specialise within general haulage and pallet network operations throughout the UK.

They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning across a general haulage and automotive division.

• Previous experience within a Transport operation within a planner position
• Experience of transport planning for a collection and backhaul network is desirable
• Pallet network route planning experience is highly desirable
• Previous experience within a fast paced transport position
• Previously worked to revenue targets within HGV route planning
• Experience of using system based planning tools
• A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Competent decision making
• Good geographical knowledge

• Route planning for full load, general haulage and pallet network sector
• Using geographical knowledge to maximise the fleet ability to work
• Supervising and managing driver work loads
• Responsible for driver queries face to face and via telephone
• Report and elevate any tracker errors to the Transport Planning Supervisor.
• Ensuring drivers are up to date with any road problems and challenging drivers when needed to ensure Deliveries are on time
• Liaise with the Transport Planning Supervisor regarding the regular maintenance intervals
• To ensure the service expectations of customers are prioritised in regards of the delivery plan whilst actively maintaining a commercial awareness for profitability.
• To ensure that the drivers under your control are receiving a relevant start time and are correctly briefed on their day s activities prior to the start of their shift.
• Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency
• Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays
• Provide the communication link between customers and drivers
• Supervising and managing driver workloads
• Managing your driver s daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours.
• Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service

If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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