Transport Planner

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to work for a local company based in Leicester.

The role will require strong experience in route/load planning and a strong grasp of UK Geography.

This is available on a temp to perm basis.

The Job:

• You will be required to plan routes and loads as well as booking delivery slots and liaising with other stakeholders to ensure a harmonious order/delivery process.
• Working Monday to Friday 10am-6pm with 60 minute unpaid lunch break
• It is 35 hours per week
• Job is on a temp to perm basis
• Salary is £25.2k pa
• Duties will include:
  • Produce and administrator all necessary paperwork for the warehouse pick and pack operation
  • To oversee and administrate their Transport Management system
  • To monitor order acknowledgements 
  • Update courier portals with outgoing delivery information
  • Assist & collate various reports, data for essential daily and weekly compliance
  • General administration duties

About You:

• Proven experience in a transport environment
• Previous experience with Transport Management Systems although training will be provided 
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent administration skills
• Able to work on a temp to perm basis

For further information, please email leicester@thornbaker.co.uk

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