Transport Planner
to join our team. Your role will be to plan all operational activities within your area of control on time and in the most cost-effective manner. Your responsibilities will be: Plan all operational activities within area of control to meet customer requirements in full. Ensure planning is carried out in the most efficient and cost-effective way to achieve optimum margin potential. Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure excellent operational performance. Ensure all fluctuations in volume are highlighted well in advance in order for them to be managed accordingly. Ensure all operational issues are dealt with appropriately, informing relevant parties immediately. Understand haulier earning requirements to ensure mutual productivity. Maintain an excellent working knowledge of all legislation that is relevant to the transport industry and work in accordance with this. Successful candidates will have: Prior experience in road haulage planning is essential. CPC certificate (or willingness to work towards). Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Understand and demonstrate a safety culture with a high sense of responsibility, to achieve operational excellence. Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with team members, drivers and stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose solutions and make informed decisions under pressure. Proficiency in using transportation management systems, database software and Microsoft Office suite to support administrative tasks and data analysis. What we offer: A workplace where we believe in giving trust, responsibility and taking ownership. A dynamic environment with a strong focus on operational excellence. Ambition, improvement, and fun in business are part of our DNA. Attractive Den Hartogh benefits package including excellent pension and life assurance schemes, 25 days holiday, cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice), Benefit Hub, Help@Hand scheme and employee assistance programme. How to apply Please apply via the link on this page. For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Langridge, HR Co-ordinator ( slangridge@denhartogh.com ).
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