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Transport Planner

Appleton Thorn
Permanent
Expiring soon
Job Description

We are currently seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport Team at our Appleton Thorn site. As a Transport Planner you will be contributing to the success of the transport team, you will be responsible for completing and overseeing the day-to-day planning function of the transport operation. A highly motivated and driven individual, you will be experienced at working in a quick and fast-paced environment and be able to deal with day to day challenges in providing an effective transport plan.

Working hours: Monday - Friday NIGHTS, 20:00 - 06:00

Salary: Up to £33,000 Per Annum.

Key Duties of a Transport Planner: 

Work with Transport and Warehouse teams, to create an efficient transport plan using the latest TMS.

Assembling of 400+ consolidated orders into loads in every 24hr period.

Subcontracting and planning orders from multiple warehouse facilities and manufacturing sites across the UK.

Planning daily workload of fleet: vehicles based on site and outbases.

Reporting problems and dealing with issues and any queries that may arise.

Planning approx. 100 collections per day on a time critical basis.

Maintaining and exceeding agreed KPI’s.

Proactively look for continuous improvements.

Be able to make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale.

Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business particularly at peak periods during the year.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 1258000000000488696

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