Transport Planner

Temporary on going (long term)

8am - 5pm

Monday to Friday

Cradley Heath

We are currently recruiting for a transport planner on a temporary basis; this will be a long-term temporary on going contract. Our client is looking for a Transport Planner with at least two years with planning and general haulage experience.

Main duties:

Plan and schedule daily/weekly transport movements based on customer demand and operational capacity
Take bookings
Allocate internal and third-party sources
Optimise routes to reduce cost, mileage and time
Ensure that all transport plans align with agreed service levels and delivery
Track drivers and vehicle movements to ensure delivery times are met
Manage transport administration and route sheet

The ideal candidate will:

Have a proactive approach to work
Be computer and IT literate
Have experience using vehicle tracking software
Have knowledge of pricing
Have pallet experience
Have excellent time management skills

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful