The Assistant Transport Scheduler will work closely with the Transport Manager and the Transport Scheduler, to ensure all transport related responsibilities are completed daily.
The Assistant Transport Scheduler will be responsible for ensuring that all transport related administrative tasks are completed and will support the Transport Scheduler with daily vehicle and resource planning, driver communications and will deputise for the Transport Scheduler in their absence.
The position will be based out of our Ashford location.
Some of the duties will include;
Provide efficient and effective scheduling and planning of all deliveries/collections.
Arrange urgent same day deliveries.
Book partners and sub-contractors, agree pricing, issues manifest and loading times.
Notify crews of their start times for the following days' work.
Coordinate subcontractors, monitoring quality and performance.
Escalate issues in line with escalation process.
Liaise closely with the warehouse for loading vehicles.
Schedule crews for training
Work closely with internal department teams for planning of jobs.
Ideally our client is looking for someone with at least 2 years experience of providing transport control support and administration.
Our client can offer an exciting position where no two days are the same. There is definite growth here for the right person.