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Transport Planner

Michael Page
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Transport Planner is available in Coventry for a reputable heavy haulage transport business in the UK.
  • Candidates should possess a solid background in logistics and transport planning, along with strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities.
  • The position requires previous experience in heavy haulage logistics, with a focus on strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • The estimated salary for this role is £40,000 per annum, with opportunities for skill development and bonuses.
  • Applicants must be able to commute to Birmingham daily and ideally have experience with weighbridges and vehicle weights.

Overseeing strategic planning for a Heavy haulage focused transport business focused on a national remit

Client Details

This reputable organisation is one of the UK's major players in their sector, boasting a dedicated workforce and a strong presence within the heavy haulage market of the logistics distribution and supply chain sector

Description

The role of Transport Planner will involve:

  • Collaborating with logistics, depot teams and customers to ensure efficient planning and allocation of resources.
  • Coordinating with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Participating in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the logistics department.
  • Ensuring compliance with company standards and industry regulations.
  • Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Identifying areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Managing relationships with key stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Transport Planner in Coventry should have:

  • A solid background in logistics/transport planning.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • A background in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain.
  • Previous experience in heavy haulage logistics (desirable).
  • Previous experience with weighbridge and vehicle weights (desirable)
  • Must be commutable to Birmingham on a daily basis

Job Offer

The role of Transport Planner benefits from:

  • An estimated salary of £40,000 per annum.
  • Opportunity to develop skills and earn bonus
  • An inclusive and diverse company culture.

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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.