Transport Planner

Location: Bilsthorpe

Key Responsibilities

• To manage the day-to-day transport planning operations ensuring operational and customer requirements are met to agreed parameters.
• Production of daily KPIs to show volumes and efficiencies.
• Conduct planning assessments including performance reviews to highlight potential operational improvements.
• Assist in the review and development of the company transport strategy to incorporate growth.
• Support the National Fleet Compliance Manager (NFCM) with regard to vehicle maintenance and driver training requirements in line with the company Operator licence requirements (Eg: vehicles are presented for service on the correct dates as required by the service planner).
• Operate planning software to produce effective and efficient routes.
• Plan routes within legal limits and driver working time.
• Maximise effectiveness of available vehicle and driver resource.
• Review accuracy of incoming customer orders for logistical efficiency.
• Working with the customer service department, review customer orders, priority orders and SLAs.
• Produce and review all driver schedules and collection paperwork on a daily basis.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good geographical knowledge of mainland UK.
• Experience of planning using automated routing TMS software such as Paragon, Optrak or similar.
• Customer service experience / experience of meeting customer expectations.
• An understanding of Operator Licence obligations and regulations.
• Experience of producing KPIs and reports on a regular basis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong telephone manner.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive and motivated with flexible and adaptable attitude.
• Problem solving and solution focussed ability.
• Well organised and self-disciplined with the ability to work quickly and calmly under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships within and outside of the department.
• Must demonstrate high levels of integrity and adopt a professional approach in all interactions, should be transparent, open, and honest in all dealings.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations and / or systems.
• A flexible attitude to the team’s work, including a willingness to reprioritise and undertake additional tasks if required.
• Strong PC and technical knowledge and skills with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft packages including Word and Excel.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within waste industry most desirable, however, alternate industries with relevant experience will be considered.

Benefits

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more…
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme

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