Transport Planner Job Livingston area,Scotland UK,Transportation

Transport Planner

Menzies Distribution Solutions are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team at our team in Livingston.

The planning team organises the delivery and collection of product on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers.

You will arrange the delivery of the customer’s product on time and in full using the most cost effective means possible and best use of available resources, whilst complying with Transport Legislation and Health & Safety.

Maximizing the utilization of the Menzies Fleet through efficient planning of deliveries and collections as well as maximized utilization of Menzies drivers in line with current driver’s hours and WTD legislation.

*** Please note we are ideally looking for somebody with experience specifically in a previous planning role***

The Details:

Salary: £31,05,440
Shift Pattern:
Monday - Friday
Working Hours:

Afternoon Shift
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Monthly Pay

Key Duties and Accountabilities (will include but not be limited to)

Plan all relevant customer deliveries utilizing the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
Liaise with the Driver in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
Liaise with the Customer in relation to delays and possible issues with delivery.
Develop back haul lanes with both Menzies depots and 3rd party customers whilst maintaining fleet utilization.
Source local agency drivers as and when required (in conjunction with our PSL) providing an accurate brief of job required.
Source local sub contractors as and when required.
Complete a late load report in line with operational requirements and deadlines.
Ensure loads meet safety standards.
Manage the Drivers ensuring start times are adhered to
Pre-Brief Drivers to ensure that they fully understand their instructions.
De-Brief Drivers upon their return to ensure that all documentation has been completed correctly.
Manage WTD Compliance
Download Driver cards for analysis
Comply with all Transport legislation reducing tachograph infringements to below the company target and adhering to WTD regulations.
Conduct regular meetings/ reviews including probation assessments and return to work interviews.
Ensure compliance with Agency Driver checklist.
Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots
Record trailer information on all inbound/outbound deliveries and stand trailers.
Administration of run shifts (file/ update globally)
Fully understand agreed KPI’s for Department
All other transport office related duties

Key

Experience and Qualifications:

Experience of working in a busy Transport office
Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement
Good standard of education
IT literate
Knowledge of Health & Safety
Commercial understanding
Knowledge of transport systems such as ESP Planning, GTS, Transporeon
Good geographical knowledge of the UK

Technical skills and behavioral competencies:

Team Player
Good communication skills
Lateral thinker
Works well under pressure
Ability to prioritize
Able to develop relationships with others (both internal and external)
Problem solving and decision making skills.
People management skills
Self starter who works on their own initiative

Benefits

Time For You:Relax with 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan…