Transport planning assistant

Transport Planning Assistant job description

Temp Station are delighted to announce we are currently recruiting a transport planning assistant to join a busy and established freight forwarding client in the Normanton WF6 area on a permanent basis.

• Assist in ensuring the planned runs are achieved in a timely manner exceeding customer needs.
• Communicating with operations department, customers and hauliers
• Managing all POD’s, uploading them into the TMS and sending any POD requests onto the customer or colleague
• Keeping the transport and sub-contractor log up to date
• Speaking to drivers throughout the day, checking on progress and dealing with any issues that may arise during the shift
• Following and improving processes linked to performance
• Booking out of area or hazardous jobs onto the pallet network/Hazchem portals
• Providing quotes internally and externally, via calls and emails
• Provide holiday cover for the planners
• Will be required to be the lead planner during periods of annual leave throughout the year
• MUST have at least 3 years’ experience working in a fast paced Transport department
• MUST have an understanding of drivers working hours and driving time regulations
• MUST have a good geographical understanding of the UK road networks