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Transport Planner Day 2

Transport Planner Day 2

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Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

Wigan, Lancashire WN1 1AD, England

£30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join a leading transport and distribution organization in Wigan (WN4).
The position requires a salary between £26,000 and £32,000, and candidates should have relevant transport planning experience.
The role involves planning customer deliveries and collections, vehicle planning, and coordinating drivers for various cargo types.
Applicants must have a good geographical knowledge, be IT literate, and possess strong communication skills.
The working hours are Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, with 31 days of holiday and additional benefits offered.

We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to work for a leading transport and distribution organization based in Wigan (WN4). Monday to Friday 10am-7pm. Salary band £26,000-£32,000. 31 days holidays to start with and other great benefits on offer.

Responsible for the execution of Day 2 transport planning.
Planning customer deliveries and collections with various sizes of vehicles from Class 1 to multidrop vans.
Vehicle planning, creation of manifests, briefing and coordinating drivers.
Same day/Next Day/Freight cargoes.
Coordinate and provide support and information in the running of safe and efficient operation.
Working with clear guidelines to help achieve the operational standards and defined outcomes.
Able to utilize every opportunity i.e. reload
Liaising with customer services department regards live issues. Troubleshooting.
Daily reporting to Management.

Requirements

Transport planning experience is ESSENTIAL.
Fluency in transport legislation i.e. drivers hours, WTD and other.
Good geographical knowledge to optimize planning routes.
Confident working independently.
IT Literate, with transport planning systems & Microsoft office packages.
Able to communicate at all levels, internally and externally.
Commercially minded i.e. cost savings, increasing revenues, identify and seize.

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