Local Transport Planner - West Bromwich, United Kingdom - Sheldon Clayton Logistics

Description

THE ROLE:

Sheldon Clayton Group is a leading logistics provider based in the West Midlands. Family owned for over 45 years, we pride ourselves in creating tailor made solutions to meet our customers' requirements.

With an ever changing industry and an increase in business, we are looking for YOU

We need an enthusiastic person to join our traffic planning team.

You will be a key member organising our local and national deliveries and collections, based in our purpose built transport hub in West Bromwich.

Your role will encompass route planning and liaising with customers, team members, partners and our drivers.


THE CANDIDATE:

• Previous knowledge within the logistics sector
• Experience with planning local and distance multidrop for a mixed fleet of LGVs
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• A good understanding of driver hours and WTD
• Must be able to multi task
• Must have good IT skills and the ability to use MICROSOFT EXCEL and WORD. A knowledge of STIRLING planning software very beneficial
• Understanding of drivers EDC devices
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Must be organised, selfmotivated and driven
• Experience in optimising resources efficiently
• Great communication skills to be able to liaise closely with all relevant departments and drivers AND ensure any issues are managed proactively
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Must be flexible, hard working and enjoy a challenge

BENEFITS:

• 09:00HRS 18:00HRS
• 28 days holiday
• Contributory Pension
• Starting wage £28,000 per anum

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From £28,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
LTP001