Freight Planner - Bristol, United Kingdom - Michael Page (UK)

Description

About Our Client

Our client is a well known highly regarded 4PL Business based in Bristol.

Job Description

The Key Responsibilities for the Freight Planner - (4PL) will be;

• Managing the Carrier drivers and capacity planning and keeping an eye on drivers on their routes. Keeping in communication with the customer and drivers with delays, breakdowns and any issues.
• Allocating jobs to Carriers and building relationships
• Identifying potential issues and creating RFQ'S for others carriers if suppliers are unable to deliver
• Updating spreadsheets and communicating with management on performance
• Liaising and understands infringements and can deal with effectively
• Understanding driver's hours and legal driving time, working time and breaks.
• Informing Carriers of vehicle allocations and any changes in their job allocation or route.
• Ensure customer commitments are met, working with internal teams, and executing operational tasks as needed.
• Manage customer expectations and provide an excellent customer service experience.

The Successful Applicant

The Freight Planner - (4PL) will have had exposure to the following;

• Worked within a Similar Transport Operation or Freight
• Logistics experience within a Transport Operations or Carrier management
• You must be self-motivated and have the ability to hit and exceed targets.
• Excellent communication skills.
• You must also have good customer services skills to deal day-to-day with all enquiries and cultivate relationships with customer and drivers align with Operations team.
• You must be able to work under pressure and efficiently within time constraints.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Transport experience (essential)
• Commutable to Bristol
• Available to work Monday to Friday
• Training on Carrier Compliance provided
• Commutable to Bristol

What's on Offer

The successful Freight planner - (4PL) will receive;