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Transport Planner
Job Posted: 17 hours ago
Salary: £ 32,000 - 36,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dartford, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Transport Planner. Our client, a leading family-owned business specializing in transport and distribution across the UK and Europe, is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their dynamic and growing team. Due to continued success and recent profitable business wins, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking operation.
Role Overview:
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for planning and executing collection and delivery schedules in the most cost-efficient and effective manner, aligned with business objectives, customer service expectations, and current legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up the traffic pad in line with the drivers' rota, ensuring accurate allocation of drivers to vehicles.
Book agency drivers as needed, prioritising in-house resources over subcontractors.
Build an efficient traffic plan covering all loads while minimising empty mileage and maximising use of own fleet.
Utilise back-load subcontracting when necessary.
Request delivery bookings as per the traffic plan.
Communicate the plan to drivers via phone or text.
Accurately input subcontractor rates into the transport system and send confirmations to subcontractors.
Maintain proactive communication with customers to meet service expectations.
Review night shift handovers and adjust plans accordingly.
Execute plans to meet customer KPIs and internal targets.
Manage breakdowns from initial notification through to repair, ensuring stakeholders are informed and plans adjusted where necessary.
Respond to operational delays and amend plans as required to uphold service levels.
Action customer requests appropriately and promptly.
Integrate additional loads into the daily plan and update relevant systems and stakeholders.
Ensure equipment availability as requested by service providers or the Transport Manager.
Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in a Transport Planner role.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective liaison with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
Sound knowledge of transport regulations and safety standards.
Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS) and software.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Remuneration & Benefits:
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (DOE)
Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off, 08:00-20:00 (12-hour shifts)
20 days holiday per annum.
Incentive bonus structure
Free on-site parking
Company pension scheme
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