Transport Planner

Job Location	Breedon-on-the-Hill
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	27,000 - 30,000 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner who will be responsible for the planning of the transportation of all outgoing orders, making sure supply is cost effective, and that scheduling and monitoring of customers orders is efficient and accurate. Thisrole is for a leading manufacturer, that supply a range of products to the construction and civil engineering sectors.Hours: 07:00 to 16:30 / 07:30 to 17:00 Mon to FriSalary: £27,000 to £30,000 basic salary per annum, depending on experienceThis is NOT a call centre role; you will be based in a distribution office working alongside the Customer Service team.The key responsibilities of the Transport Planner are:

Meeting customers requirements whilst keeping them informed on any changes, delays or problems
Be proactive and innovative
Managing your region efficiently making sure orders are fulfilled on time
Liaising with your fellow planners to make sure planning is achievable at multiple locations
Making sure area budgets are adhered to
Understanding your regions capacities and what trucks they can manage
Liaising regularly with production about their workload and the daily schedule
Always aiming for a resolution through the first call
Being accountable for your actions, setting realistic customer expectations
Add relevant notes to enquiries detailing any correspondence with the customer
Communicate effectively between commercial, production and haulage partners
Schedule and reschedule orders whilst utilising haulage fleet effectively

The key skills needed to be a successful Transport Planner include:

Excellent IT knowledge
Calm under pressure and resilient
Influencing and rapport building skills
The ability to manage multiple tasks and work to a high level of accuracy
A natural curiosity and interest in other departments and ways of working
Excellent customer service skills
Previous relevant Transport Planner experience
A good eye for detail
Ability to work with a small team
Excellent written and communication skills are also essential

As Transport Planner you will receive the following benefits:

A permanent contract from day one
25 days holiday plus statutory days
Share Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Pension
A genuine career path offering progression

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