Transport Planner - Manchester, United Kingdom - Brenntag

Brenntag

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 days ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

TRANSPORT PLANNER:

Our team in
Manchester currently has an opening for a
Transport Planner

About the role:

Reporting to the Transport Manager, this is a key support role where you'll focus on co-ordinating and arranging all our internal/external haulage requirements, from initial booking of contractors and on time delivery of consignments, through to the completion of associated documentation.

As a Transport Planner, you will:

Effectively plan to daily routes of a fleet of 14 vehicles keeping an eye on drivers hours and all relevant admin involved to include cost KPI's vehicle maintenance,, debrief and dispatch duties, using internal systems, electronic driver POD systems.
Have regular contact with hauliers to effectively manage driver time, ensuring efficient route planning and vehicle utilisation, whilst helping reduce product run outs and late deliveries
Check customer usage and product levels to determine next delivery dates, along with confirming delivery weights of stock to ensure accurate loading
Process all purchase orders and providing status updates to customers, as well dealing with any queries and undertaking general administration duties
Liaison with our Depot network and Technical Services team, to ensure needs are maintained and compliance requirements fulfilled