Transport Planner
- St Helens, Merseyside
- £33,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Previous transport planning experience within a multi-drop operation
- Manual route planning experience with previous experience of planning for sub contractors
- A background within retail or FMCG route planning is highly desirable
- Proficiency in transport operating systems and tachograph regulations.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Strong customer service skills within a logistics operation
- Must have excellent geographical knowledge
- Previous experience within a fast paced transport planning position
- A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Competent decision making
- Plan and allocate workloads, ensuring adherence to drivers' hours and working time regulations.
- Utilise geographical knowledge to optimize fleet efficiency.
- Collaborate with the team to develop and implement innovative solutions for cost reduction and operational improvement.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members.
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers.
- Brief and debrief drivers, supervising their workloads and addressing any issues.
- React promptly to route planning changes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain clear and effective communication between drivers and depots.
- Address driver queries and challenges to ensure on-time deliveries.
- Liaise with stakeholders, including site managers and sales teams, to facilitate smooth operations and information flow.
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