Transport Planner

Strive Supply chain have been exclusively retained to work with a well-established UK and Global Logistical supply chain business. Specialising in International logistics services and multimodal transport by road, sea, air and rail based at the East London, in a brand-new office complex with state-of-the-art facilities. This is a medium sized company who are rapidly growing therefore the prospects are excellent.

Essex, THURROCK REGION

c£35k - negotiable + Bens + Prospects 

MON – FRI Days

We are looking for an experienced Haulage or related Transport Planner to work in a fast-paced, challenging and team based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with the driving team to ensure that customer service is always maintained.
• Planning for c50 vehicles
• Overseeing pallet network collections and deliveries.
• Organising and planning distribution of multiple jobs
• Updating of computer and paper-based systems in relation to hire vehicles, recovery vehicles and salvage.
• Undertaking regular checks to ensure recording systems remain up to date with regard to vehicle locations.
• Managing hire vehicle damages in line with company procedures ensuring minimal downtime.
• Ensure that fleet schedules are maintained, and de-fleeting vehicles are made available to the De-fleet Team as and when required.
• Maintaining good customer relations with customers, repairers, claims office and referral sources alike.
• Review cross hire usage in line with utilisation to ensure that kept to a minimum by sourcing the correct vehicles for the fleet.

About you:

• Experience in a transport planning role is essential.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office applications)
• Well organised and able to work within set time frames.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments with an energetic and positive outlook to the setting.
• Must be able to work weekends when required.

On offer:

£35k [negotiable] + Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance