Transport Planner

Menzies Distribution are looking for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team at our Planning Centre in Normanton, Wakefield. You will support the Planning function by being competent cover for multiple contracts across the business, being able to demonstrate flexibility and proficiency in multiple disciplines, supporting annual leave and absence within the Centre and assisting the lead planners in driving compliance and systemic accuracy throughout their regions.

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. We plan solely Class 1 vehicles and are a busy general haulage 3PL company***

• Working Week:
  Monday to Friday
• Salary: £38,500 Per Annum, £16.45 Per Hour
• Start & Finish Times:
  
  Between 07:00 & 09:00 - 16:00 & 18:00
• Hours Per Week: 45
• Monthly Pay

• We plan Day 1 for Day 2, up to Day 1 for Day 5
• Work is continuously updated throughout the day up until late afternoon for next day deliveries so the plan often needs amending up until the last minute
• The sectors our customers work in are Beverage can, pkg, Palletts, Ambient Food etc.
• We're a very busy, fast paced operation and are looking for people to join us who are wanting to challenge themselves and progress in their career.

• Plan all relevant customer deliveries utilizing the software available at site to ensure delivery windows are met.
• Liaise with the site teams 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.
• Covering multiple desks and contracts across the department
• Completing daily tasks and checks around missing revenue and system compliance
• Ensuring all orders are timed correctly in TMS system
• Source sub contractors as and when required.
• Complete reports 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.
• Communicate routes to and liaise with other Menzies Depots
• Administration of run shifts (file/ update globally)
• Fully understand agreed KPI’s for Department
• All other transport office related duties

• 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.

• 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

• 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 and Driver of the Year Awards.
• Your Future:
  
  Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  
  Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
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