Our client now has an opportunity for a suitably experienced Transport Planner to join the team. This is a new role and so the opportunity exists for the right person to make their mark on a small but dedicated team within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Talking to customers and dealing with questions.
• Organising delivery of products on an OTIF basis
• Liaising with the production team to ensure product is ready
• Updating quotes as and when required.
• Assisting with the collection of goods by couriers.
• Processing orders when cover is needed.
• Liaising with production to update customers
• Ensuring that what is picked is accurately recorded and dispatched to a wide range of demanding customers
• Liaising with customers to arrange booking slots whilst being conscious of transport routes and other deliveries so we remain efficient
• Ensuring quality objectives and delivery deadlines are met
• Responsible for tracking and managing the team’s performance
• Maintaining statistical records
• Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace
• All employees are responsible for ensuring company resources are used in an effective manner to ensure best operating costs
• Be able to make appropriate decisions while following the company’s organisational structure
• Maintaining high level of timekeeping is of the essence
• Carrying out other tasks as may be reasonably requested by Line Manager that are within the role holder’s ability

Knowledge / Experience:

• 5 years proven work experience as a transport planner or equivalent role
• Hands on experience
• Counterbalance forklift license is essential within this role
• Good understanding of MS Office suite is essential
• Some bathroom technical knowledge is desirable
• Working with Sage 200 would be an advantage
• Experience in Transport Road haulage legislation and planning