Transport Planner - Coalville, United Kingdom - Logistica Professional Recruitment

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Coalville, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Company


We are actively working with a haulage business who are recruiting for a Transport Planner at their head office in Coalville.

They have doubled in size over the past few years and are looking to add another member to an already very capable team.


The Role - Transport Planner
This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious transport planner to move their career on to the next level. You will be responsible for maximising the efficiency of the transport operation. This will be measured by the profitability and customer service each contract provides.

You will be responsible for utilising your fleet as successfully as possible. This will be aided by developing highly effective relationships with the drivers, operations team and management staff.


Responsibilities include:

  • Planning for 40 vehicles across the UK
  • Be a point of contact for the customers and drivers.
  • Maximising vehicle utilisation at all times.
  • Hauler Negotiation.
  • Negotiating Backhauls.
  • Training and developing other members of the transport office.
  • Using statistical data to feedback to the rest of the operation.
  • Readjusting routes and communicating with all parties.
  • Producing tachograph analysis.
  • Producing reports on transport efficiencies.

The Hours
Monday to Friday - Days


The Skills Required

  • Minimum of 2 years Transport planning experience
  • Experience of general haulage is highly preferable
  • Able to excel in an SME environment
  • Evidence of backhaul negotiations and examples of profitability.
  • Haulier negotiation experience
  • Excellent UK transport knowledge
  • Commutable daily to Coalville
  • A significant understanding of road logistics
  • Excellent MS Excel skills
  • An analytical mind with a high capacity for multiple tasks.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Onsite parking

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Coalville: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 10166b
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