- Manage all orders through TMS system and ensure they are planned onto the appropriate resource. Ensure that the most cost-effective route to market is used and that all customer specific requirements are met.
- Drive backhaul volume through the fleet by working with the wider network and by introducing new customers in problem areas.
- Work with Haulier Relationship Managers to manage sub contraction performance and rates, introducing new hauliers where possible.
- Management of Health & Safety on site includes creating a culture that is H&S conscious and reports accordingly. Drive the use of STAR reporting and awareness to reduce the number of accidents and incidents.
- Deal with any high-profile projects for customers which requires special attention, attending any meetings to fully understand any new requirements and special requests.
- Ensure reports and details are accurate for the finance teams
- Financially aware and ensures profitability is maximised by ensuring plans are efficient.
- Manage customer relationships ensuring that communication is good, and issues are highlighted and dealt with quickly and appropriately. Suggesting improvements and working with the Customers team to maximise efficiency.
- Ensure all decisions are taken with full knowledge of the P&L implications to the business and that team are aware of financial performance.
- Evidence of continuous improvement in operational performance (inc. Health and Safety) and driving site culture and the engagement of colleagues.
- Previous experience/knowledge of Transport Management systems required
- Operationally focused and able to deliver and exceed expectations
- Demonstrable experience in transport/logistics role with responsibility for haulier co-ordination or planning.
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Transport Planner
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Service Advisor
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Pybus Recruitment Nottingham, United Kingdom Full timeJob Service Advisor · Salary: £29,000 to £30,000 DOE + Super Company Benefits · Location: Beeston, Nottingham · Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 16:00pm, and 1 in 3 Saturdays · Full Time and Permanent · What will you be doing? · As a Service Advisor, you'll be the first point o ...
Transport Planner- Beeston - Matlock, United Kingdom - Wincanton
Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Transport Planner at our new Beeston site. Working as part of a team you will be responsible for the planning and execution of 35 – 40 loads per day.
You will be responsible for managing our extensive subcontractor network with a view to finding the most cost-effective route to market whilst delivering the high-level service KPI's which Wincanton's customers expect.
By building close working relationships with other planning centres within the business is it expected that you will ensure that Wincanton fleet utilisation is always maximised.
Timely reports and management of administration is vital to enable the finance teams to produce accurate trading numbers.
As a leader in H&S you will be expected to ensure that Wincanton best practice is always adhered to by colleagues and that our subcontractors perform to the standard expected by the business.
Hours; 40 hours per week Monday- Friday.
Key Responsibilities
What will you bring?