At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate road transport movements across the UK for temperature-controlled logistics.
- Company: Join a leading logistics company focused on efficient transport solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring smooth transport operations and excellent customer service.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for logistics and planning.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Transport Planning Coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating road transport movements across the UK, ensuring customer requirements are met through efficient vehicle utilisation, cost effective planning, and high quality operational execution.
Working closely with customers, hauliers, distribution centres, and internal teams, the role manages transport activities from order planning through to operational completion, ensuring accurate system updates, effective communication, and excellent customer service throughout the process.
The role contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the business by delivering reliable transport solutions, supporting operational performance, and ensuring agreed service levels, budgets, and timescales are achieved.
Transport Planning and Scheduling Review outstanding orders within the Transport Management System (TMS).
Plan daily road transport movements, consolidating loads where appropriate to maximise vehicle utilisation and minimise empty mileage.
Select the most cost effective routes while maintaining agreed service levels.
Arrange transport with approved hauliers and distribution centres to meet customer requirements.
Coordinate collection and delivery times and obtain booking references where required.
Transport Planner - Temperature Controlled Logistics employer: E L Recruitment Solutions
As a leading player in temperature-controlled logistics, our company offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration, we provide comprehensive training and support to ensure our Transport Planners excel in their roles while enjoying a culture of innovation and excellence. Located in the heart of the UK, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to maintaining high service standards, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in logistics.
