At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate customer deliveries while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading packaging company with a supportive and inspiring culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a modern work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for personal development in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that delivers excellence and makes a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for logistics.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Transport Planner As the flagship UK site for DS Smith Packaging, we operate our own fleet of HGV drivers, delivering high-quality cardboard packaging to customers across the Midlands and East of England.
Our Transport team is key to our success, and we pride ourselves on inspiring leadership, modern vehicles, and a supportive work environment.
Our DS Smith site in Fordham is now recruiting for a Transport Planner to join us in delivering upon our service strategy to achieve service excellence, following a successful internal promotion.
The focus is to deliver world-class service in a fast paced environment to delight our customers, grow our business and contribute towards achieving and exceeding Fordham's goals and targets.
Key Responsibilities Plan customer deliveries and back hauls to ensure delivery window targets and safety standards are met in accordance with legislation and company policies and procedures.
Carry out all transport office related activity.
Liaise with stakeholders and customers to communicate routes, delays and possible issues with deliveries and collections, working in partnership with sub-contractors to source replacement drivers.
Develop back haul lanes with customers to maintain fleet utilisation.
Ensure compliance with WTD regulations and legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target.
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DS SMITH PACKAGING LIMITED Recruitment Team
