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Transport Planner

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 33,000 - 33,000 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stockport

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our logistics team and take the lead in coordinating vehicle deliveries to our depots. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment where planning, communication, and safety are at the forefront 
 
Location: Buxton, SK17 8TG 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
 
Plan and schedule the efficient delivery of vehicles to multiple depot locations 
 
Work closely with transport supervisors to ensure timely and accurate execution of delivery plans 
 
Ensure all transport operations comply with Health & Safety (H&S) and relevant transport regulations 
 
Monitor, review, and adjust delivery plans based on operational changes and driver availability 
 
Maintain accurate records of transport activity and generate performance reports 
 
Liaise with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless logistics operations 
 
Key Characteristics 
· Pragmatic and resilient, with a logical approach to problem-solving. 
· Clear and concise communicator. 
· Passionate about excellent customer service. 
· Strong numeracy and literacy skills. 
· Experience with planning tools and systems. 
· Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills. 
· Ability to positively influence and challenge. 
· Focus on team development and customer value. 
Key Functional Competencies 
· Experience in centralised planning and logistics teams. 
· Familiarity with continuous improvement and change implementation. 
· Understanding of logistics planning systems, processes, and legal requirements. 
Behaviours & Experiences 
· Customer Focus: Adds value through customer-centric thinking. 
· Self-development: Actively seeks growth opportunities. 
· Decision Quality & Directs Work: Makes timely decisions and removes obstacles. 
· Situational Adaptability: Adjusts approach to changing demands. 
· Communication & Engagement: Delivers clear messages and motivates others. 
· Inclusivity & Talent Cultivation: Embraces diverse perspectives and supports development. 
· Delivering at Scale: supports critical projects. 
· Broadening Perspective: Understands cross-functional impacts. 
· Key Challenges: Manages crises, difficult people situations, and inherited problems. 
Experience / Education 
· Operational efficiencies and costings. 
· Driver management and legal compliance (e.g., O Licence, driver hours). 
· Development of internal/external relationships. 
· Customer service and positive communication. 
Key Relationships 
· Internal: Supply Chain & Logistics teams, 3PL Management, Commercial, HR, L&D, Cement plants, CRH logistics, IT. 
· External: Training Providers, Systems/IT Suppliers, Hauliers. 

For any more information please contact Bruno Bagi (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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