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A skilled Transport Planner is needed to join the team at this leading logistics company based in Bury Saint Edmunds on a full-time, permanent basis.
The company specialises in efficient transport solutions, ensuring the timely collection and delivery of goods across the UK. They take pride in their professional and dedicated team, focusing on delivering exceptional customer service while adhering to current legislative requirements.
They are now seeking a Transport Planner to manage and optimise collection and delivery schedules, ensuring cost-effective transport operations. This role involves close collaboration with drivers, workshop staff, and customers to maintain high service levels and smooth operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a well-established company!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost-effective means while maintaining service levels.
- Ensure efficient allocation of vehicles, drivers, and trailers for maximum utilisation.
- Collaborate with the Workshop team to coordinate vehicle and trailer availability, ensuring service schedules align with operational requirements.
- Communicate and coordinate plans with the transport team to maintain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Manage staffing levels, including agency staff, to meet operational needs.
- Liaise with customers to understand and fulfil their transport schedules, ensuring effective communication and service delivery.
- Oversee and manage next-day operational deliveries, providing rates, quotes, and processing bookings.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transport operations.
Skills and Experience Required:
- Strong knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph regulations, and Working Time Regulations.
- Understanding of Road Transport Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
- Experience in transport planning and logistics management.
- Familiarity with transport operation systems.
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Ability to analyse and solve logistical challenges.
- ERTS knowledge is an advantage.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- In-person role based in Felixstowe
Sounds interesting?Click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.Candidates with previous experience or job titles, including; Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Fleet Scheduler, Distribution Planner, and Transport Controller, may also be considered for this role.IND123
