Transport Planner

Leeds

£35K plus benefits

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Transport Planner to join a reputable client based in South Leeds,

This position is perfect for those with a solid background in logistics, eager to contribute to a collaborative and friendly team environment. Our client is committed to fostering a supportive workplace, ensuring all team members can seamlessly integrate their skills to optimize transport planning and operational efficiency. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about logistics, this role could be your next career milestone.

Duties and experience to include:

• Develop and implement transport plans to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure all transport operations run smoothly.
• Analyze transport data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
• Manage logistics schedules, ensuring timely deliveries and compliance with regulations.
• Support the team in addressing any operational issues and providing effective solutions.
• Taking calls from both prospective and existing clients to quote and service all their requirements.
• Converting quotes to jobs by proactively following up on quotes.
• Relationship building with clients.
• Log email jobs onto the transport system that have come in directly from the clients.
• Work with the other controllers/planners to allocate the jobs through to drivers on the DA systems transport App.
• Monitor drivers on routes and deal with all enquiries and queries relating to their deliveries and delays etc.
• Work with both self employed and PAYE drivers to ensure maximum delivery criteria is met.
• Other admin elements to price and push each job through to the admin department.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders and team members.
• Proactive approach to identifying efficiencies and enhancing logistics operations.
• Flexibility to work standard hours (Monday - Friday, 8-5 / 9-6) with on-call requirements, approximately one weekend every six weeks.

Working with our client, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (with a request to reserve 3 days for Christmas).  You will become part of a small, friendly team, where the camaraderie includes perks like bacon butties! If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive company, we encourage you to apply today.

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