Transport Planner - Coventry, United Kingdom - Daniel-Scott Recruitment

Daniel-Scott Recruitment

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Coventry, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Our new client based in Coventry is looking for a long term temporary transport planner to join the transport team.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan routes and drop order ready to route on the computerised Routing System, to the current days planned routes.
Action changes to routes by sales team.
Sort out and solve any queries relating to addresses, drivers and postcodes. Print maps where required.
Dynamic risk assess site delivery enquiries for access using computer

- systems.

Liaise with Customers/Sales for site delivery and collection.
Pull off routes any orders that can go by Overnight Carrier.
Insert returns notes into the appropriate drop sequence; arrange collections with customers, where necessary.
Decide if required which outside Haulier is required for the routes not covered by the Fleet due to Absences, Holidays etc. The choice is dictated by the weight and volume of the route.
Run computerised routing in accordance with current system.
Issue loading sheets to Loaders for evening loading team.
Prepare delivery sheets for drivers and discuss with drivers.
Raise documentation for export consignments and maintain accurate

- records for any customs queries etc.

Help to develop an expanding Export requirement.
To provide general telephone support to any incoming driver queries during working hours.
File all defect sheets highlighting any that require action to the transport Manager.
On receipt of drivers delivery sheets check for any errors and discuss With driver.
Answer queries on collections, deliveries and P.O.D's.
Collection and delivery of goods as required
Manage special project Transport requirements.
Any other duties as requested.
Organize and carry planned schedules within the Operations.

THE PERSON:

GCSE in English and Maths
Computer systems and keyboard skills.
Import and Export documentation procedures.
Good sound knowledge of UK Geography.
Have previous experience in transport admin/planning

Working Monday -Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm (45 mins break)

£14.50 per hour

Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time

Salary:
£14.50 per hour

Benefits: