Transport Planner

Daventry

Mon to Fri 0900 – 1700

Salary £26,000 to £29,000 per annum

We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of my clients own commercial vehicle fleet and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.

Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely.
Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.
Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements.
Liaison with depot operations management.
Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving.
Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times.
Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.
Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Key Skills / Competencies

Exceptional organisational skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible, and adaptable
Works with integrity and confidentiality
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.
Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders
Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
Excellent PC skills inc. Microsoft package skills.
Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry
Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement

Qualifications / Knowledge

UK Geographical knowledge
Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings
Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, the client offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. They are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.