Transport Planner
Join an established organisation where you will play a vital role in keeping day-to-day transport operations running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and experienced Transport Planner to coordinate deliveries, optimise resources and help provide an outstanding customer experience.
Salary / Benefits
- £33,000-£37,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
- Company pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- 30 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Commitment to a healthy work-life balance
About your next employer
Your next employer is an established organisation with a strong focus on quality, customer service and operational excellence. You will report to the Transport & Dispatch Manager and work closely with customers, suppliers, sales, production planning and the wider transport team to ensure an efficient and reliable service.
About you
- Proven experience in logistics, transport or supply chain management
- A comprehensive understanding of transport planning requirements
- Good commercial awareness and business acumen
- Practical knowledge of logistics environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational, numerical and analytical abilities, with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to solve problems, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics or transport software systems
- A customer-focused approach and commitment to high service standards
- A full, clean UK driving licence
- Flexibility to work hours that meet operational demands
Nice to have:
- A relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
- Previous or current HGV driving licence
What you’ll do
- Receive and process customer orders by phone and email
- Schedule deliveries in line with customer expectations
- Allocate vehicles and drivers efficiently to maximise daily utilisation
- Coordinate internal resources to ensure delivery commitments are met
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, sales and production planning teams
- Support a cost-effective, sustainable, safe and customer-focused transport operation
- Help maintain reliable supply lines and delivery schedules
- Ensure logistics activities comply with health, safety, environmental and transport legislation
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact the VANRATH office for a confidential chat today.
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VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers. Successful applicants may be required to satisfactorily complete pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work checks, in line with the client or agency’s recruitment policy.
Skills:Transport Planner Transport Coordinator Transport Scheduler Dispatch Planner Logistics Coordinator Fleet Planner Transport Dispatcher
Benefits:DOE (Flexible Hours)
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