Transport Planner
Location: Avonmouth
Salary: Up to £30,000
Various Shift's Available
Autograph Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leader in efficient shipping and freight forwarding client. We are looking for a strategic, enthusiastic Transport Planner to join their team in Avonmouth. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing transportation plans that ensure the seamless movement of goods, meeting customer demands while maximising efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Our client is committed to providing appropriate training to the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Analyse customer orders and shipment details to develop optimal transportation plans
- Assist Transport Manager with daily planning to ensure best transportation and driver
- Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers to secure the best possible deals.
- Design efficient routes, considering factors like distance, traffic patterns, regulations, and delivery windows.
- Schedule pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring timely execution and clear communication with all parties involved
- Monitor shipment progress and proactively address any potential delays or disruptions
- Track and analyse transportation data with the Transport Manager to identify areas for improvement and cost savings
- Maintain strong relationships with customers and drivers
The Ideal Candidate:
- Experience within a planning or logistics role would be an advantage but not essential
- Enthusiastic, and willing to learn
- Dependable, promoting a "can do" attitude
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively
If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.
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