Transport Planner
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- England,East Midlands,Derbyshire
- full-time
- £33,000 - £36,000 per annum
Job Description:
We are actively looking to engage a Transport Planner for an exciting new role in the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire in the general haulage world of logistics!
Client Details
Our client are a world leading general haulage and distribution business with 17 sites in the UK who supply both trade, retail & industrial services. The company has recently grown to employ 390 HGV & LGV vehicles who serve a 24/7 transport network. With over 8,000 loads on a typical day to day basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector. Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunities moving into 2024 and onwards!
Description
As a Transport Planner you will report into the Transport Planning Manager and Head of Logistics on a daily basis. You will be based at the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire and have the following areas of responsibility. This role will primarily be responsible for planning, in a timely manner transport requirements on a day 1 / day 2 basis, so that the team meet the required plan, logistics service and cost performance targets.
* Management of the transport planning of 50+ HGV & LGV Vehicles - a mixture of Artic, Tipper, Curtain-sider and Walking Floor Vehicles.
* Populate and maintain scheduling and booking and tracker systems.
* Using a mix of automated and manual tools undertake transport planning and daily execution / performance tracking of Live Load Collections.
* Share accurate information with own drivers and service providers to enable effective operations.
* Identify lane / loads requirements, risk and risk mitigations for own and third party providers.
* Work with internal stakeholders to utilise own fleet and third party to obtain the optimal cost
Profile
The successful Transport Planner will be commutable to the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire. and have the following background:
* Either a Transport Professional with transport planning experience.
* Ideally 2+ years transport experience
* Experience in general haulage would be advantageous.
* Experience in managing drivers & planning routes
* Strong internal and external customer service skill
Job Offer
* £33,000-£36,000
* 6% matched pension
* 8% bonus scheme
* Private healthcare & share scheme
* Discounted company staff card
Client Details
Our client are a world leading general haulage and distribution business with 17 sites in the UK who supply both trade, retail & industrial services. The company has recently grown to employ 390 HGV & LGV vehicles who serve a 24/7 transport network. With over 8,000 loads on a typical day to day basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector. Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunities moving into 2024 and onwards!
Description
As a Transport Planner you will report into the Transport Planning Manager and Head of Logistics on a daily basis. You will be based at the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire and have the following areas of responsibility. This role will primarily be responsible for planning, in a timely manner transport requirements on a day 1 / day 2 basis, so that the team meet the required plan, logistics service and cost performance targets.
* Management of the transport planning of 50+ HGV & LGV Vehicles - a mixture of Artic, Tipper, Curtain-sider and Walking Floor Vehicles.
* Populate and maintain scheduling and booking and tracker systems.
* Using a mix of automated and manual tools undertake transport planning and daily execution / performance tracking of Live Load Collections.
* Share accurate information with own drivers and service providers to enable effective operations.
* Identify lane / loads requirements, risk and risk mitigations for own and third party providers.
* Work with internal stakeholders to utilise own fleet and third party to obtain the optimal cost
Profile
The successful Transport Planner will be commutable to the Ilkeston area of Derbyshire. and have the following background:
* Either a Transport Professional with transport planning experience.
* Ideally 2+ years transport experience
* Experience in general haulage would be advantageous.
* Experience in managing drivers & planning routes
* Strong internal and external customer service skill
Job Offer
* £33,000-£36,000
* 6% matched pension
* 8% bonus scheme
* Private healthcare & share scheme
* Discounted company staff card
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