Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Alvaston, Derby

£32,000 per annum
 


We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a fast paced Food and Beverage logistics operation based in Derby. This role sits within a busy control tower environment and plays a key part in ensuring the smooth and cost effective planning and routing of vehicles across the network.

Hours of Work:

• 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday
• Temp to perm

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and route vehicles efficiently to ensure full utilisation of resources
• Liaise with customer service teams to resolve delivery related issues
• Ensure all vehicles are planned in line with customer SLAs
• Manage subcontractor usage and ensure costs align with agreed rates
• Resolve subcontractor financial queries in a timely manner
• Work closely with Transport Managers to address operational issues
• Provide final route plans to the warehouse within agreed deadlines
• Plan ahead for peak periods and secure necessary transport resource
• Support performance monitoring against customer KPIs

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a transport planning role at a supervisory level
• Experience working with subcontractors
• Strong UK geographical knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Confident user of Microsoft Office including Excel
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong organisational, time management and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of ESP or GTS systems would be desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Planner looking for long term security in a growing and supportive business.


Interested? Apply with your CV today!