Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Tues
- Sat or Mon
- Fri - 40 hour week

30-32k depending on experience

Ashby De La Zouch

Our client are continuing to expand and we are currently seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their day shift team. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role with excellent development prospects in a supportive working environment. You will help ensure the smooth running of our transport operation for a major client and recognised brand.

Role Responsibilities:

• Receiving customer orders and creating a road transport plan
• Liaising directly with own fleet and 3rd party transport suppliers
• Assist in negotiating rates with both customers and transport providers
• Take ownership and responsibility for successfully planning orders for large scale customers across the UK
• Build and maintain relationships with transport providers, warehouses, and customers
• Ensuring the financial and service requirements of the contracts are achieved
• Delivering added-value to the customer through innovative project work
• Proactively monitor all areas of key sensitivity ensuring compliance to process and customer request.

Key Skills

• Previous Transport Planning experience
• Experience in the FMCG sector - preferred
• Excellent attention to detail
• You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written...