Transport Planner - Milton Keynes
- Employer
- Search Consultancy Ltd
- Location
- England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £28000.00 - £30000.00 per annum
- Closing date
- 21 Sep 2021
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- Specialist Area
- Operations, Procurement, Warehouse
- Sector
- Transport & Distribution
- Function
- Planner
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Job Details
Transport Planner
Salary - £28 - c£30K
Milton Keynes
Search Logistics are currently working with a Logistics company that is seeking a Transport Planner to join their ever-growing business in Milton Keynes.
This position will involve working a 4 on 4 off.
Responsibilities:
- Plan all relevant customer deliveries utilizing the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
- Liaise with the Driver in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
- Liaise with the Customer in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
- Develop back haul lanes with both depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilization.
- Source local agency drivers as and when required
- Complete a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
- Ensure loads meet safety standards.
- Manage the Drivers ensuring start times are adhered to
- Pre-Brief Drivers to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
- De-Brief Drivers upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly.
- Manage WTD Compliance
- Download Driver cards for analysis
- Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations
Requirements:
- Previous experience of working in a busy Transport Planning environment is required
- Able to work under pressure
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Pays close attention to detail
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal/external stakeholders, whilst appreciating the need for maintaining confidentiality
- Good organisation skills with the ability to prioritise, show initiative and be proactive
If you would like to apply for this position, please email a copy of your CV to Mitesh Patel - , or call Mitesh for further details - 07341 026 416.
Company
We guide are a nationwide team of procurement and supply chain recruitment specialists with years of experience in guiding talented people through their careers.
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