Transport Planner

We are delighted to assist an International distribution client to find an experienced Transport Planner.

Transport Planner

Manchester

£35k + £Annual bonus + Benefits

Hours:                 Standard hours of work are 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday

Bens:                   Free parking , 25days holidays + stats + Pension

Role summary:

• Work closely with the Transport manager & 1 Transport planner as a team to deal with all daily transport delivery issues.
• Managing routes for mixed fleet deliveries - Deliveries are generally bulk haulage
• Mostly multi-drop – up to 7 drops p/day max
• Fleet size of 17, with own drivers
• Planning and scheduling delivery routes
• Work closely with a large client base on confirmation of deliveries, dealing with changes to delivery slots/days , cancellations etc.
• Ensuring drivers have the correct paperwork to fulfil their deliveries.
• Having good geographical knowledge of the local area across the North West
• Primary contact for drivers throughout the day that experience vehicle or delivery issues.
• Responsibility for receiving vehicle defects and escalate to the Transport manager.
• Joint responsibility for managing driver’s hours and tachograph compliance.
• Working with the transport manager to have vehicles and trailers available for inspection and servicing in accordance with their schedules.
• Work closely with the team to maximise delivery efficiency.
• During busy periods answer the phone for inbound calls.

Ideal candidate:

• A proven transport planner who has planned for mixed fleet.
• Good customer service & communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT applications.
• Ability to focus and provide solutions under pressure.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet demand.
• Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.