Transport Planner

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Full time
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Job offered by: Unimetals
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We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning and an interest to work within the recycling industry.

This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of our own commercial vehicle fleet, and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.

Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely. Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot. Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements. Liaison with depot operations management. Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving. Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times. Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers. Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require. Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community.

Key Skills / Competencies Exceptional organisational skills. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and adaptable. Works with integrity and confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work within a fast-paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances. Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Team player with the ability to work on own initiative. Excellent PC skills including Microsoft package skills. Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry. Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement.

Qualifications / Knowledge UK Geographical knowledge. Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings. Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations.

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