Transport Planner Supervisor - Haydock, United Kingdom - Movianto UK Ltd

Movianto UK Ltd

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Haydock, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Main Purpose of Job
To control and supervise Movianto transport scheduling operations and personnel to a standard that satisfies Company quality expectations.

To ensure effective and cost efficient routes, within constraints, for all depots and to ensure that the correct consignments and deliveries are effectively scheduled.

To follow the procedures documented or briefed to ensure operations are completed. To adhere to statutory and Company requirements for the health and safety of yourself and your co-workers

Key Responsibilities / Outputs

Effectively manage the daily operation of the overnight scheduling function
Motivate and supervise the team of schedulers
Ensure that the most effective, efficient and operationally executable transport plan is produced for depots daily
Supervise computerised vehicle scheduling procedures to ensure optimum effectiveness and completion of customer requirements and service levels
Organise, agree and control solutions with the Company network to ensure scheduling operations are satisfactorily completed on a timely basis. Priority is to be given to overall network performance
Manage unforeseen circumstances (on depot's behalf if necessary) to Company's best operational and financial outcome
Book couriers and agency staff on a nationally arranged level as required
Daily reporting of issues arising from overnight scheduling to senior management
Commitment to ongoing progress of scheduling project
Carry out administration tasks as required meeting the needs of KPI reporting, personnel management and statutory duties
Carry out all other reasonable duties as directed by senior management

Qualifications / Experience required for the job (Ideal)

Previous practical traffic office experience
Leadership and manmanagement experience and skills
Articulate, numerate, PC literate and able to communicate effectively
Good national geographical knowledge
Initiative required to act within busy operational environment
Flexible in approach and able to work hours required to complete scheduling tasks
Knowledge of transport legislation
Smart and personally well presented