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Transport Planner

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Witham, Essex CM8, England

Salary

£35,000 - £38,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A growing organization is seeking an experienced Transport Planner with a minimum of 3 years in Transport/Logistics.
  • The role involves constant communication with customers, drivers, and internal colleagues, as well as planning for 20 to 50 vehicles.
  • Key responsibilities include pre-briefing and de-briefing drivers, recording delivery statuses, and ensuring vehicle earnings exceed costs.
  • Candidates must possess strong planning experience, excellent communication skills, and good geographical knowledge.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
I am working exclusively with a growing organisation who are looking for a experienced Transport Planner.

Main Duties:
  • Constant communication via, telephone and email with customers, drivers and other internal colleagues.
  • Planning for between 20 and 50 vehicles.
  • Pre-briefing and de-briefing drivers on their daily runs.
  • Liaising with drivers on the road over collection and delivery issues.
  • Recording collection/delivery status and discrepancies in systems and escalate where appropriate.
  • Providing a positive and encouraging atmosphere at all times to ensure all staff work to the best of their abilities.
  • Ensuring vehicle earning are greater than vehicle costs to achieve a healthy margin.
  • Supporting, complying and ensuring complicity with Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations.
Key Requirements:
  • 3 years Transport/Logistics experience
  • Must have Road Freight experience
  • Container experience
  • Strong Planning experience
  • Great communication skills
  • Good geographical knowledge.
  • Highly organised, strong and influential communicator.
  • Great problem solver
  • Good attention to detail
  • Ability to question, challenge and improve upon existing processes.
  • Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
  • Excellent time management.
  • A team player.

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