Traffic Planner

Transport Planner

Carlisle

£35K

Summary

To ensure all collections and deliveries are carried out within required timescales, maximising the most efficient use of vehicles and drivers whilst taking account of the relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

* Effective planning of an agreed amount of resource (vehicles, drivers, trailers) maximising vehicle utilisation and minimising cost.

* Ensuring planned routes are in line with working time directive (WTD) and drivers hours rules.

* Constant communication with stakeholders to ensure agreed customer SLA's are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments and customer requirements.

* Liaise with relevant internal departments to ensure that customers are notified (and charges reflect) of any changes to collections / deliveries.

* Allocation of work from vehicles, drivers, collections and deliveries are as efficient as possible taking into account customer requirements,

* Ensure paperwork and KPI information is kept up to date, understanding and achieving KPI targets relating to the safe and efficient use of our fleet.

* Communicate with Operational Leads to maximise collaboration between departments and increase profitability for the organisation.

* Daily support with drivers, including de-briefings, checking and authorising driver timesheets, download of Tachograph data and informing drivers, including dealing with concerns or issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

* Previous Transport and logistics experience

* Previous use of transport systems

* Strong understanding of driver's hours regulations and working time directive.

* Excellent problem-solving skills with an analytical approach.

* Good interpersonal skills, written and verbal.

* Previous experience in an operational context advantageous.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.

* Ability to work under pressure, both individually and as part of a team.

* Ability to ensure that targets are met both individually and as part of a team.

* Good numerical and analytical skills, including experience of spreadsheets and computer-based systems, including Microsoft products.

* Flexible approach to work demands, including some evening and weekend work.

* Good telephone manner and communication skills.

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