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We are delighted to assist an International distribution client to find an experienced Transport Planner.

Title: Transport Planner

Region: Manchester

Salary: £35k + £Annual bonus + Bens

Hours: Standard hours of work are 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday

Bens: Free parking , 25days holidays + stats + Pension

Role summary:

Work closely with the Transport manager & 1 Transport planner as a team to deal with all daily transport delivery issues.

Managing routes for mixed fleet deliveries - Deliveries are generally bulk haulage

Mostly multi-drop - up to 7 drops p/day max

Fleet size of 17, with own drivers

Planning and scheduling delivery routes

Work closely with a large client base on confirmation of deliveries, dealing with changes to delivery slots/days , cancellations etc.

Ensuring drivers have the correct paperwork to fulfil their deliveries.

Having good geographical knowledge of the local area across the North West

Primary contact for drivers throughout the day that experience vehicle or delivery issues.

Responsibility for receiving vehicle defects and escalate to the Transport manager.

Joint responsibility for managing driver's hours and tachograph compliance.

Working with the transport manager to have vehicles and trailers available for inspection and servicing in accordance with their schedules.

Work closely with the team to maximise delivery efficiency.

During busy periods answer the phone for inbound calls.

Ideal candidate:

A proven transport planner who has planned for mixed fleet.

Good customer service & communication skills.

Proficiency in IT applications.

Ability to focus and provide solutions under pressure.

Willingness to work additional hours to meet demand.

Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.

This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.

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