At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate road transport movements for food logistics across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading logistics company focused on efficient transport solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food logistics while enhancing your planning and coordination skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport planning and strong IT skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 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.
- Produce, maintain and distribute the daily Trunk Schedule and UK Delivery Schedule.
- Transport Management System Administration
- Maintain accurate and up to date information within the Transport Management System.
- Ensure all transport jobs are assigned to the correct customer code.
- Ensure all jobs are rated correctly and that delays, exceptions and operational updates are accurately recorded.
- Maintain high standards of data quality to support operational reporting and customer service.
- Operational Support
- Monitor daily transport operations and proactively resolve operational issues.
- Escalate issues promptly where appropriate to minimise service disruption.
- Provide accurate operational data and support the production of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Teamwork and Continuous Improvement
- Support the Operations Team with additional operational activities as required.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Team Leader.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of transport planning processes and operational efficiency.
- Personal Development and Performance
- Complete self-evaluations in SF within the agreed timeframes, reflecting on performance, behaviours and personal development.
- Actively participate in performance reviews, training and development activities
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in transport planning role in a busy transport environment
- Having a good knowledge of Food Safety and Temperature Controlled Logistics.
- Strong IT skills across the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically the ability to import and manipulate data from external sources.
- Knowledge of freight, transport, logistics industry
Desirable
- Knowledge of WTD and EU/AETR rules on Drivers’ Hours
- Knowledge of a European language
- CPC or Degree Qualification
Transport Planner - Food Logistics in Hemel Hempstead employer: EL Recruitment Solutions Ltd
As a leading player in the food logistics sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, we provide our Transport Planners with the tools and support needed to excel in their roles while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Located in the heart of the UK, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in transport planning.
Contact Details:
EL Recruitment Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
