Logistics Planner - Whittlesey, United Kingdom - Taskmaster

Description

Logistics Planner

Taskmaster Resources are looking for a Logistics Planner for our client based in Whittlesey.


Responsibilities:

• Ensure driver compliance against BRC and GDP standards.
• To effectively plan all vehicle routes (including allocation of driver and trailer).
• Produce and issue all relevant paperwork.
• Ensure driver packs are ready for driver's departures.
• Scanning of customer paperwork and POD's into transport management system.
• To monitor and respond to emails.
• To effectively communicate to every driver their daily load plan.
• To monitor on time deliveries and make sure customer deliver points are made aware of delays.
• To ensure any order amendments/special deliveries/ collections are captured and communicated where necessary.
• Communicate to drivers where trailers are to be located at the end of their shift and any vehicle servicing information.
• Regular cleanliness inspections of vehicles inside and out.
• Liaising with Warehouse team on any customer returns or rejections.
• Liaise with Warehouse to ensure smooth operation with any live loading vehicles.
• Assist in the general upkeep of the site by reporting any breakdowns or damage to building fabrication to Senior Management Team.
• Ensure a thorough handover is completed at the end of the shift.

Experience

• Experience working as a Logistics Planner, within a fast-paced environment managing a medium-sized fleet. Working with various customers with differing requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective Clients.
• A solid understanding of Transport Management Systems and Microsoft packages.
• Experience communicating with and monitoring drivers.
• Knowledge of tachograph regulations and driver hours.

Panama Shift:
Week One – Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun

Week Two – Wed, Thurs

Hours – 8am-6pm (some flexibility required – occasional 7am-5pm shifts may be required) – 10 hours per day. Panama Shift Pattern – 3's and 2's (every other Friday, Saturday & Sunday off).


Salary:
£27,000PA

Please apply for full details.

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy