Transport Planner

Mon - Fri - 40 hour week

28-30k depending on experience

Ashby De La Zouch

Our client are continuing to expand and we are currently seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their day shift team. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role with excellent development prospects in a supportive working environment. You will help ensure the smooth running of our transport operation for a major client and recognised brand.

Role Responsibilities:

• Receiving customer orders and creating a road transport plan
• Liaising directly with own fleet and 3rd party transport suppliers
• Assist in negotiating rates with both customers and transport providers
• Take ownership and responsibility for successfully planning orders for large scale customers across the UK
• Build and maintain relationships with transport providers, warehouses, and customers
• Ensuring the financial and service requirements of the contracts are achieved
• Delivering added-value to the customer through innovative project work
• Proactively monitor all areas of key sensitivity ensuring compliance to process and customer request.

Key Skills

• Previous Transport Planning experience
• Experience in the FMCG sector - preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A methodical and structured approach to problem solving
• An approachable attitude and a flexible approach to work
• Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel in a business capacity
• Knowledge of driver's hours is beneficial but not essential
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.