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Transport Planner
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Transport Planner
REPORTING TO: Head of Transport & Planning
LOCATION : Luton
SALARY : £32,000 TO £35,000 Flexible
Purpose of the role :
Key to the success of our operation is a knowledgeable, professional and well organised transport team. Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced planner to support our busy transport office.
Main areas of accountability
- Provide effective management of all Transport movements from Customer collection through to delivery into all company Operational Facilities. A key outcome is to maximise internal fleet usage.
- Operate a stable transport measurements system and ensure that all relevant live /pre-alerted data can be measured by KPI's.
- Ensure all collections and deliveries are performed on time and in the most cost effective manner.
- To review and update the core trunking plan
- To execute 3rd party transport arrangement NI, SNT, etc..
- Liaise with all company operating sites, transport providers and mailing houses to ensure maximum vehicle utilisation.
- Achieve agreed productivity targets by supporting process and interface with management & customers on work scheduling.
- Provide agreed, detailed daily reporting suits to Sales, Account Management & Operational teams, and external Providers.
- Support the communication systems within Operations and attend daily conference call.
- Ensure all relevant information is captured and recorded on daily pre-alert master control documents.
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as required by the Company
- Average 25-35 routes daily
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
All Essential to the role however training will be provided where required
- At least 2 years' experience and knowledge of transport planning operations
- Advanced knowledge of transport management systems i.e. PTV
- Up to date knowledge of driver's hours and working time regulations
- Understanding of costings and budgets
Full training will be provided during induction and further training will be given throughout the course of your employment, to assist in progressing your career with us.
Training/Qualifications
- National & International CPC Qualification (or willingness to work towards)Before You Apply
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