Transport Operation Planner

Japanese Food Company Operation Coordinator

Location:

South London onsite only

Salary: up to 32K GBP

Working hours:

11:00-20:00

• Route planning on a daily and regularly scheduled basis, for a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles delivering around 200+ orders per day
• Optimising route efficiency by analysing destinations, vehicle weights, driver hours, and customer requirements
• Paying due attention to speed limits, achievable schedules, and/or journey times
• Organising alternate delivery arrangements where needed, for example by third-party transport partners or minicabs
• Communicating routes to drivers and giving special delivery instructions as needed
• General support working closely with the operations team covering Compliance, Driver debrief, dealing with customer queries and discrepancies
• Performing any other reasonable management requests as needed
• Support the Operations team with compliance activities, driver debriefs, and resolution of customer queries or delivery discrepancies
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation in line with company procedures and audit requirements
• Work collaboratively with Fish Production teams and warehouse to ensure alignment with transport and operational plans
• Interact with colleagues, drivers, customers, and partners at all times in a courteous and professional manner
• Carry out any other reasonable duties or management requests in line with the needs of the business

• Prior experience in transport route planning preferable but not essential
• Good knowledge of UK geography and roads
• Understanding of HGV/van operations and legislation preferable (OLAT or similar)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Can work cohesively within an existing and growing team
• Can learn new processes efficiently and follow procedures thoroughly
• Good phone manner, good interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience of Delivery Routing System such as Paragon is a big advantage