Transport Planner

Transport Planner - £30,000 - £37,000 - Southampton
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Transport Planner to join a well-established and dynamic marine and logistics business based in Southampton.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and an enthusiastic team player.
The Transport Planner is a permanent and full-time role working 40 hours per week and offering an annual salary of £30,000 - £37,000 dependent on experience alongside many benefits, including:
* • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* • Pension scheme
* • Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
* • Free car parking.
Main duties of The Transport Planner:
Working within a small team, you will be planning for a fleet of 20 vehicles, ensuring a consistent high quality service and working to our mantra of "where there’s a will, there’s a way"
The 20 vehicle deal with out of gauge
Transport Planner Responsibilities:
* Reporting to the Operations Manager.
* Utilising the transport management software to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan.
* Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are met at all times.
* Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties and maintain regular contact with both internal and external customers.
* Liaise closely with the Warehouse and Cargo team to achieve the most effective plan.
Requirements: Transport Planner
* Experience of working in or alongside a Transport Planning Team
* Experience within a logistics working environment
* Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment
* Ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external customers
* Analytical skills
* Computer literate including Microsoft Office
* Good geographical knowledge of UK
* Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach
* Experience of the shipping industry and VBS system would be advantageous
* Working knowledge of TMS (Haultech)systems and warehouse management systems would be advantageous although full training will be given.
Salary & Benefits
* Negotiable depending on experience
* 45 hours/week
* On call/weekend cover on a rota basis
* 25 days annual leave
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Simply Health - Health Cash Plan
* Free car parking
If you are established Transport Planner and you are looking for a new challenge please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today?
Out of Gauge, Haulage, Transport, Heavy Gauge, Transport Management System, Southampton