The Company
We are delighted to be working with an expanding haulage business, who are seeking to add somebody to a night shift. They are the market leaders in their field and have ambitions to grow into several new markets.
The Role - Transport Planner - Nights
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Transport Planner to join a great team leading the nights operation on their main contracts. If you enjoy the fast-paced demanding environment of the transport office, and excel in providing outstanding communication and analysis, then this could be the role for you.
Other Responsibilities include:
*Network optimisation of existing and potential contracts.
*Identifying projects in the transport operation and carrying out these projects to a high standard. Ultimately improving the efficiency and quality of the operation in all areas.
*Planning for whole of the UK network.
*Helping to win and bring on board new contracts as a vital contact for the business development team.
*Re-adjusting routes and communicating with all parties.
*Been a secondary point of contact for clients and drivers in the transport office.
*Producing tachograph analysis.
*Producing reports on transport efficiencies for the Directors.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 19:00 - 06:00
The Skills Required
The ideal candidate will have performed already in a Transport Planner role before for another logistics operation. They will also have skills and experiences clearly demonstrated in their CV in the following:
*Minimum of 2 years Transport Office experience
*Able and willing to work permanent nights
*Great with administration, systems and computer work
*Excellent customer service skills
*Excellent UK geographical transport knowledge
*Commutable daily to Grantham
*A significant understanding of road logistics
*Excellent MS Excel skills
*Very computer literate.
*An enthusiasm for new ways of working
*The ambition and ability to work at a higher level.