Transport Planner

Transport Planner

A Leading Transport company based in Dover, require a new EU Transport Planner to help them continue to grow. A good salary is on offer for the right-minded candidate at a range of £38-42,000 dependent on experience.

You will be working Monday to Friday. Good progression options and growth for the future are on offer as well.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Transport Planner to join our team. The Transport Planner will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing transportation activities to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a strong understanding of transportation regulations and logistics processes.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for resourcing and effectively forward planning all company resources, utilising Company and/or third-party resources when required.
2. Effectively manage vehicle utilisation and ensure drivers are given clear and precise instructions in a timely and efficient manner.
3. Ensure that all service levels are met cost-effectively and within the constraints of drivers' hours and Health & Safety regulations, whilst meeting all customer requirements.
4. Subcontract additional loads that cannot be covered with company resources.
5. Ensure all focus is on day 1 for day 2 planning, working with the transport operator to provide updates on any same-day changes.
6. Ensure all Farm load plans are sent through accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Communicate the full plan to subcontractors and drivers ensuring accurate and full information is included.
8. Update planning sheet for drivers' L/C, and start/finish days for all traction subcontractors (to be completed on day 1 of shift).
9. Add revenue onto planning sheet.
10. Monitor the planning email keeping an eye out for reloads, upload own reloads onto Road runner.
11. Allocate the full plan onto Road runner, to be supported by the Transport Administrator between 16:00-18:00.
12. Forward plan with Fleet ensuring that all Trucks and trailers are planned in for maintenance and service as early as possible, and plan equipment back to depot when required.
13. Assist Transport Manager in Driver training by planning allowances for Drivers in the office when required.