Transport Planner
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Immingham
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 14 Jul 2018
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
EXPERIENCED PLANNER SEEKING PROGRESSION & ADDED RESPONSIBILITY
PURPOSE
Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, the post holder will join a small but dynamic team, planning and scheduling a fleet of internal and dedicated contractor vehicles, ensuring that the Company provides an optimum, high quality service to its customers.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Ensuring that customer requirements are delivered in a timely, efficient way whilst delivering best value for money
Route planning for national and international operations using in-house traffic management software
Managing driver schedules and assisting with directions and route deviation
Undertaking driver briefings
Support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
Liaising with customers and suppliers, addressing and resolving issues as they occur
Upholding and promoting the Company's health, safety and compliance procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
At least GCSE ('O' level) standard including minimum grade C in Mathematics and English Language
National and International CPC qualification preferred. Unqualified candidates may be considered however would need to undertake relevant training
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
Good grammatical and numerical skills
Fully competent with IT including Microsoft Office applications (Word / Excel / Power point / Outlook) and bespoke traffic management software
EXPERIENCE
Must have previous proven experience of planning transport operations, ideally within a liquid bulk environment. Candidates with suitable related experience of working within a transport or environment and who are wishing to develop may be considered
Knowledge of transport systems and regulations
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Organised and accurate with good attention to details
Self-motivated and able to work to strict deadlines in a fast paced, customer focused environment
A pro-active problem solver
Effective personal time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
Good interpersonal skills and a genuine team player
PURPOSE
Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, the post holder will join a small but dynamic team, planning and scheduling a fleet of internal and dedicated contractor vehicles, ensuring that the Company provides an optimum, high quality service to its customers.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Ensuring that customer requirements are delivered in a timely, efficient way whilst delivering best value for money
Route planning for national and international operations using in-house traffic management software
Managing driver schedules and assisting with directions and route deviation
Undertaking driver briefings
Support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
Liaising with customers and suppliers, addressing and resolving issues as they occur
Upholding and promoting the Company's health, safety and compliance procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
At least GCSE ('O' level) standard including minimum grade C in Mathematics and English Language
National and International CPC qualification preferred. Unqualified candidates may be considered however would need to undertake relevant training
REQUIRED SKILLS
Strong and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
Good grammatical and numerical skills
Fully competent with IT including Microsoft Office applications (Word / Excel / Power point / Outlook) and bespoke traffic management software
EXPERIENCE
Must have previous proven experience of planning transport operations, ideally within a liquid bulk environment. Candidates with suitable related experience of working within a transport or environment and who are wishing to develop may be considered
Knowledge of transport systems and regulations
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Organised and accurate with good attention to details
Self-motivated and able to work to strict deadlines in a fast paced, customer focused environment
A pro-active problem solver
Effective personal time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
Good interpersonal skills and a genuine team player