Transport Planner - Grantham, United Kingdom - Page Personnel - UK

Page Personnel - UK

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Grantham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Experienced transport professionals or graduates moving into logistics

Opportunity based in Grantham, Lincolnshire...

About Our Client:

Our client are a world leading manufacturing & production business with 41 sites in the UK who supply into the retail FMCG sector.

The company has recently grown to employ 1,300 HGV & LGV vehicles who serve a 24/7 transport network.

With over 8,000 loads on a typical day to day basis - this is an extremely fast-paced transport operation and would suit those looking to grow and advance a career in the sector.

Future growth is also planned for the site, thus resulting in high levels of opportunities moving into 2023 onwards

As a Transport Planner you will report into the Transport Planning Manager and Head of Logistics on a daily basis.

You will be based at the Grantham site in Lincolnshire and have the following areas of responsibility.

This role will primarily be responsible for planning, in a timely manner transport requirements on a day 1 / day 2 basis, so that the team meet the required plan, logistics service and cost performance targets.

Adopt and ensure compliance on all aspects of H&S legislation with the target of zero harm.
Drive business performance through evaluation of driver analytics.
Populate and maintain scheduling and booking and tracker systems.
Using a mix of automated and manual tools undertake transport planning and daily execution / performance tracking of Live Load Collection from farms.
Scheduling of: Export, intersite movements, packaging materials, stock and retail orders, B2B and food service deliveries.
Share accurate information with own drivers and service providers to enable effective operations.
Administer and manage the operational plan performance, DOT, breakdowns / programme changes and driver issues.
Identify lane / loads requirements, risk and risk mitigations for own and third party providers.
Work with internal stakeholders to utilise own fleet and third party to obtain the optimal cost

The Successful Applicant:

The successful Transport Planner will be commutable to the Grantham area of Leciestershire and have the following background:

Either a Transport Professional (office based) or a graduate seeking a graduate in the logistics industry.
Ideally 1+ years transport experience
Experience in managing drivers & planning routes
Strong internal and external customer service skills
Experienced in the use of IT equipment (ideally transport management software)
Excellent communication skills.

What's on Offer:

- £23,000-£30,000