Transport Planner

Transport Planner
Daventry
Mon to Fri 0900 – 1700
Salary £26,000 to £29,000 per annum
We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of my clients 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 the internal and external stakeholders
* Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
* Excellent PC skills inc. 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
With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, the client offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. They are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment