Transport Planner

Logistica Professional Recruitment Ltd

Posted a month ago, valid for 10 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS19 7WP, England

£40,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A local general haulage business is seeking a Transport Planner to join their team due to increased demand for their services.
The role requires a minimum of 2 years of transport planning experience, preferably in a general haulage environment.
Key responsibilities include planning for the UK network, optimizing contracts, and producing reports on transport efficiencies.
The position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule with 40 hours per week, typically between 08:00 and 18:00.
The ideal candidate should possess excellent customer service skills and strong knowledge of road logistics, with a competitive salary offered.

The Company

We are delighted to be working with a local general haulage business, who are seeking to add to their transport team due to increased demand for their services. They pride themselves on the quality service they can offer all of their clients and as a result have won several new contracts this year to distribute throughout the UK.

The Role Transport Planner

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Transport Planner to join a great team of 3 planners. If you enjoy the fast-paced demanding environment of the transport office, and excel in providing outstanding communication and analysis, then this could be the role for you.

Other Responsibilities include:

Planning for whole of the UK network.
Network optimisation of existing and potential contracts.
Negotiating backhauls, identifying trusted logistics partners
Identifying projects in the transport operation and carrying out these projects to a high standard. Ultimately improving the efficiency and quality of the operation in all areas.
Re-adjusting routes and communicating with all parties.
Been a secondary point of contact for clients and drivers in the transport office.
Producing tachograph analysis.
Producing reports on transport efficiencies for the Directors.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 40 hrs a week. Typically between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00.

The Skills Required

The ideal candidate will have performed already in a Transport Planner role before for another general haulage operation. They will also have skills and experiences clearly demonstrated in their CV in the following:

Minimum of 2 years Transport planning experience
Experience in General Haulage is advantageous
Knowledge of manual transport planning
Backhaul experience ideal
The ability to think commercially
Excellent UK geographical transport knowledge
Commutable daily to Leeds/Bradford Airport
Excellent customer service skills
A significant understanding of road logistics
Excellent MS Excel skills
Very computer literate.
The ambition and ability to work at a higher level.

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