Transport Planner - Haulage

Transport Planner – Haulage Studley/Warwickshire Upto £40,000 & Excellent Benefits My client, A leading Transport Haulage company require a Transport Planner to support the Transport Manager with the routing and planning of a diverse Haulage fleet. The role requires close collaboration with project managers, customers, and drivers to ensure that all General Haulage transport requirements are thoroughly planned and executed to a high standard delivering exceptional levels of customer service. Responsibilities: Plan all General Haulage movements effectively to maximise fleet efficiency, reduce empty mileage, and optimise vehicle utilisation. Sourcing additional back loads or additional work to infill fluctuations in schedules and maintain a profitable operation. Act as the primary point of contact for all General Haulage drivers, providing support and resolving daily issues. Maintain a Live Traffic Management System to show real time visibility of the fleets activities Despatch drivers with all job details, clearly and concisely. Monitor vehicle movements to proactively report delays, reroute as needed and maintain service levels. To plan all vehicle movements in the most cost-effective manner to improve utilisation with a focus on efficiency. Liaise with customers to understand load requirements, vehicle specifications, time constraints, and site-specific risks or constraints. To oversee the fleet to ensure delivery and collection times are met. Plan vehicles & Trailers to ensure maintenance inspections are completedKey Skills: Minimum 2 years transport planning experience of a multi vehicle fleet Experience submitting abnormal load route notifications Proficient in Microsoft IT systems Demonstrated ability to plan and schedule a multi vehicle fleetDesirable Skills: OLAT Trained or Transport Managers CPC Previous experience working with Transport Planning Software Familiarity with STGO Regulations Understanding of Technical drawings Previous experience working with Transport Planning Software