Transport Planner

Transport Planner

St Helens

£30,000 – £33,000  

Monday – Friday, 37.5 Hours

As a Transport Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in our operations, overseeing the strategic deployment and routing of delivery vehicles nationwide. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, optimising resource allocation, and driving cost reductions while maintaining exceptional service levels.

The Candidate;

• Previous transport planning experience within a multi-drop operation
• Manual route planning experience with previous experience of planning for sub contractors
• A background within retail or FMCG route planning is highly desirable
• Proficiency in transport operating systems and tachograph regulations.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong customer service skills within a logistics operation
• Must have excellent geographical knowledge
• Previous experience within a fast paced transport planning position
• A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Competent decision making

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Plan and allocate workloads, ensuring adherence to drivers’ hours and working time regulations.
• Utilise geographical knowledge to optimize fleet efficiency.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement innovative solutions for cost reduction and operational improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers.
• Brief and debrief drivers, supervising their workloads and addressing any issues.
• React promptly to route planning changes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear and effective communication between drivers and depots.
• Address driver queries and challenges to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including site managers and sales teams, to facilitate smooth operations and information flow.

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

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