Transport Planner
Main Purpose
To manage day-to-day transport operations, including drivers, mates and transport planning, so that customer service requirements are met within budgeted delivery costs.
Key Outputs
• Allocate work to drivers and mates to maximise vehicle and manpower utilisation, monitor performance and take corrective action where needed. • Ensure drivers and mates follow the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and use them to plan and lead working practices. • Plan routes daily in Paragon so the right fleet is deployed to meet customer service requirements, and review delivery routes regularly to identify improvements and minimise costs. • Plan all loads within vehicle payload capacities and driver hours regulations • Ensure all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported. Keep detailed records and identify further training or retraining needs. • Ensure all vehicles and associated equipment are operated appropriately, in line with current driver and vehicle legislation and Company Policy. • Produce transport KPIs in a timely manner for internal and external use. • Ensure all drivers and mates comply with relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved uniform and safety wear is worn by all staff at all times. • Complete order processing and produce pick lists, despatch notes and load sheets in accordance with depot procedures. • Assist the Late-Shift Warehouse Manager as required.
KPI's • On-time delivery % • Vehicle fill / payload utilisation % • Delivery cost per drop • Driver compliance (drivers' hours, vehicle walk-round checks) • Training completion and induction records up to date
Qualifications/Experience • Previous transport planning experience, ideally using Paragon • Working knowledge of drivers' hours rules and operator licence requirements • Strong IT, organisational and communication skills • Able to work under pressure to daily delivery deadlines
For further information, please submit your CV with a covering letter as to why you would be a good fit for the role.
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