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Transport Planner
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Are you an experienced Transport Planner or Logistics administrator keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? If so, the following permanent role could be for you….
My client is a leading manufacturer of custom-made steel door solutions in the Newcastle under Lyme area. They are looking for a Transport Planner to join them ASAP on a permanent basis.
The Transport Planner will be responsible for efficiently coordinating transport and logistics activities while ensuring alignment with cost targets and budget constraints. The role involves real-time scheduling, execution, and optimisation of transport operations to support business and customer requirements.
This is an exciting time to join their thriving business who have recently experienced significant investment in the growth and in the facility to ensure market leading customer quality and innovation.
You will be responsible for:
Planning and scheduling new sales orders transportation activities to optimise efficiency and costs
Helping to manage budgets related to shipping deliveries by tracking expenses suggesting cost-saving measures
Monitoring transport performance, addressing issues proactively
Problem Resolution - Addressing any issues that arise, such as delays, quality concerns, or equipment malfunctions, and work to resolve them quickly
Ensuring transport schedules align with budgetary and operational targets
Maintaining accurate records of shipments, costs, and service levels
Processing and planning new sales orders into the real-time system as required.
Coordinating with internal teams and logistics partners to ensure smooth operations.
Communicating with customers and suppliers regarding shipment status, delays, or issues with their orders, updating Realtime
Cultivating a close relationship with customers and suppliers. Job Description
You will have:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in transport planning or logistics administration
Good written and verbal communication
Good forward planning
Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
High level of IT literacy including experience with Microsoft word and excel
The package:
You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, annual leave and extra day off for your birthday. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career developmentBefore You Apply
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