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Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 14.4 - 14.4 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Snodland

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Role Overview: 

The Transport Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimising transport operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective distribution of products to both internal and external customers. The role requires strong planning, communication, and organisational skills to manage daily and weekly transport programmes while maintaining high service standards. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Optimise transport programmes of work, maximising volume efficiency and sourcing the most economical transport solutions 
Plan, manage, and oversee daily and weekly schedules, including out-of-hours operations 
Provide timely and clear communication to stakeholders regarding programme updates and changes 
Support fleet operations, transport planners, and weighbridge staff to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise haulier queries 
Ensure high levels of service and communication are consistently delivered to internal and external customers 
Coordinate cost-effective distribution of products in line with business objectives 
Manage material service levels through detailed pre-planning and regular communication with strategic customers 
Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operational delivery

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday with core working hours (flexibility required to start earlier or finish later as needed for operational balance) 
Rostered Saturday morning shifts on a rotational basis (worked from home) 

Skills & Experience Required: 

Proven experience in transport planning, logistics, or distribution 
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills 
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities 
Good understanding of transport operations and cost management 
Proficiency in relevant planning systems and Microsoft Office tools

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