At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate road transport movements across the UK for food logistics.
- Company: Join a leading logistics company focused on efficient transport solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible 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 in food logistics while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for logistics.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 38000 £ 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 an...
Transport Planner - Food Logistics 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
