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Transport Planner

Adecco
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 9 days
Salary

£30 - £38 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Salary: Competitive annual salary ranging from £30k to £38k
  • Experience required: Previous experience in logistics and transportation, ideally within the logistics planning function
  • Responsibilities include collaborating with the logistics team, creating transport plans, schedules, and routes, coordinating with drivers, suppliers, and customers, monitoring and tracking shipments, identifying potential delays, managing transportation database, improving logistics processes, and staying updated with industry trends
  • Requirements: Strong organisational and time management skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, proficiency in using transportation management systems and software, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
  • Benefits: Permanent, full-time position with opportunities for career growth, friendly and supportive working environment, training and professional development programmes, and employee benefits package including health and pension plans

Are you a detail-oriented and dynamic logistics professional? Our client, a well-established transportation and logistics company, is seeking a talented individual to join their team as a Logistics Transport Planner. If you are passionate about optimising transportation processes and ensuring efficient delivery, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the logistics team to create transport plans, schedules, and routes
  • Coordinate with drivers, suppliers, and customers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods
  • Monitor and track shipments to ensure they are progressing according to schedule
  • Identify any potential delays or issues and take actions to resolve them promptly
  • Manage the transportation database and update information with accurate and up-to-date details
  • Assist in improving logistics processes and implementing cost-effective strategies
  • Stay updated with industry trends and regulations to ensure compliance and best practises

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in logistics and transportation, ideally within the logistics planning function
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Proficiency in using transportation management systems and software
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

What they offer:

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from £30k to £38k, depending on experience
  • Permanent, full-time position with opportunities for career growth and development
  • A friendly and supportive working environment with a passionate team
  • Training and professional development programmes to enhance your skills
  • Employee benefits package, including health and pension plans

If you are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, apply now and join their team of logistics experts. Take the first step to advance your career in transportation and logistics by submitting your application today.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your understanding.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.