£35K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

TRANSPORT PLANNER

Posted by Strive Supply Chain .

Strive Supply chain have been exclusively retained to work with a well-established UK and Global Logistical supply chain business. Specialising in International logistics services and multimodal transport by road, sea, air and rail based at the East London, in a brand-new office complex with state-of-the-art facilities. This is a medium sized company who are rapidly growing therefore the prospects are excellent.

Essex, THURROCK REGION

UP TO £35k - negotiable + BENS + Prospects

MON - FRI Days

We are looking for an experienced Haulage or related Transport Planner to work in a fast-paced, challenging and team based environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working with the driving team to ensure that customer service is always maintained.
  • Planning for c50 vehicles
  • Overseeing pallet network collections and deliveries.
  • Organising and planning distribution of multiple jobs
  • Updating of computer and paper-based systems in relation to hire vehicles, recovery vehicles and salvage.
  • Undertaking regular checks to ensure recording systems remain up to date with regard to vehicle locations.
  • Managing hire vehicle damages in line with company procedures ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Ensure that fleet schedules are maintained, and de-fleeting vehicles are made available to the De-fleet Team as and when required.
  • Maintaining good customer relations with customers, repairers, claims office and referral sources alike.
  • Review cross hire usage in line with utilisation to ensure that kept to a minimum by sourcing the correct vehicles for the fleet.

About you:

  • Experience in a transport planning role is essential.
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office applications)
  • Well organised and able to work within set time frames.
  • Thrive in fast-paced environments with an energetic and positive outlook to the setting.
  • Must be able to work weekends when required.

On offer:

£35k [negotiable] + Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance