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Our Stoke on Trent site is now recruiting for a Transport Planner to join their friendly team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Salary: £30,500 per annum.

Working hours: Any 5 in 7 days, 5am-1pm/1pm-9pm rotating.

As a Transport Planner, you will oversee the day-to-day planning of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced in working in a busy transport department, able to handle daily challenges and provide cost-effective solutions to the customer.

• Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.
• Planning daily workload for a fleet of vehicles based on and off-site.
• Dealing with queries and issues via telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontractors, and warehousing sites.
• Liaising with Traffic and Administration teams to ensure high standards of performance.
• Maintaining, creating, and updating spreadsheets and databases for customer reports.
• Reporting problems and resolving issues and queries.
• Supporting the fleet and driver training teams as needed.
• Completing pre- and post-debriefs for all driver shifts.
• Delivering effective, professional, and timely internal and external communications.

• Demonstrable expertise in transport planning within a busy environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and within tight timescales.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet business needs, especially during peak periods.
• Good communication skills at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to identify and suggest improvements for the benefit of the company and customers.
• Motivated, team-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of SAP, BPCS, and Road Runner is advantageous.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our employee development programs are designed to help you shape your future in logistics and foster a positive team culture.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Discounts on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!