Transport Planner

Morning Foods have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Plannerto join their team.

Location: Crewe, UK

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Monday to Friday, (3 week rota or as required).

Hours: Week 1 & 2 (7am to 3pm), Week 3 (9am to 5pm)

About Us:

Morning Foods is one of the longest established independent food manufacturers in Britain, with a history dating back to Swettenham Mill in 1675 where the Lea family began milling grain to supply the Cheshire population. Centuries later, we are still independent and family run, and very proud to be part of the country’s rich agrifood heritage.

During this time the company has seen many changes and expanded to become one of the largest food manufacturers in the sector. The company manufactures an extensive range of products and brands across the UK, supplying domestic markets as well as to 82 countries internationally.

Transport Planner– The Role:

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person to join our Customer Service department as a Transport Planner.

Our customer service department deals with inbound/outbound contacts from customer relating to order queries, both prior and post-delivery. Export queries and orders are also dealt within the team.

The Transport Planner will predominantly be responsible for the planning and scheduling of domestic orders, working alongside an external fleet of Haulier to maximise loads and capacity.

Transport Planner– You:

- First class customer service skills are essential, where providing a great service just comes naturally to you

- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

- Excellent listening skills

- Working knowledge of Outlook and Excel

- Able to carry out instructions quickly and accurately and the confidence to ask if unsure

- Good organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines

- Ability to multitask and a willingness to cross train across all areas within the Customer Services Department

- Problem solver, with the ability to work alongside the Customer Service Manager to help improve proficiencies in the department

Transport Planner– Skills & Qualifications Required:

- Previous transport planning experience would be desirable

- Experience working in a busy office environment preferred

- Able to organise workload in a consistent and methodical way

- Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship building and a strong communicator

- Ability to plan, prioritise, work to deadlines, without supervision and on you own initiative

- High levels of drive and enthusiasm

- Meticulous in you approach

- Dynamic and proactive

- IT literate and numerate

Transport Planner– Benefits:

- Competitive rates of pay

- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Pension scheme

- Monthly pay

To submit your CV for this exciting Transport Planneropportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!