At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and manage transport operations for a major client, ensuring smooth delivery.
- Company: Join a growing logistics company with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £33,000, rising to £35,000, plus career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a chance to work with leading brands.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in transport planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.
Our client are continuing to expand and we are currently seeking an experienced Night shift Transport Planner to join their day shift team. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role with excellent development prospects in a supportive working environment. You will help ensure the smooth running of our transport operation for a major client and recognised brand.
Role Responsibilities:
- Receiving customer orders and creating a road transport plan
- Liaising directly with own fleet and 3rd party transport suppliers
- Assist in negotiating rates with both customers and transport providers
- Take ownership and responsibility for successfully planning orders for large scale customers across the UK
- Build and maintain relationships with transport providers, warehouses, and customers
- Ensuring the financial and service requirements of the contracts are achieved
- Delivering added-value to the customer through innovative project work
- Proactively monitor all areas of key sensitivity ensuring compliance to process and customer request.
Key Skills:
- Previous Transport Planning experience
- Experience in the FMCG sector - preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A methodical and structured approach to problem solving
- An approachable attitude and a flexible approach to work
- Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel in a business capacity
- Knowledge of driver's hours is beneficial but not essential
- Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.
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