Transport Planner (12 month FTC)

We are seeking a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning and an interest to work within the recycling industry.

This position is responsible for planning and managing a designated region of our own commercial vehicle fleet and working towards carefully defined transport budgets and targets.

Working in Daventry, the successful candidate will be part of a close team and under the supervision of a knowledgeable and supportive Transport Supervisor.

This is a 12 month FTC maternity cover role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage drivers & subcontractors remotely.
• Produce and deliver a daily fleet schedule by depot.
• Review and develop the work volumes and fleet resource requirements.
• Liaison with depot operations management.
• Assist with other day-to-day operational duties and problem solving.
• Provide a high level of professional service to ensure that orders are fulfilled and that excellent customer service is provided at all times
• Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and Office Managers.
• Perform such other duties as the Company may from time to time reasonably require
• Comply with all Company policies related to Code of Conduct, Environmental, Health and Safety and Community

Key Skills / Competencies

• Exceptional organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, ambitious, flexible and adaptable
• Works with integrity and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work within a fast paced office environment, and cope with pressurised circumstances.
• Experienced at managing and developing different relationships with both the internal and external stakeholders
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent PC skills inc. Microsoft package skills.
• Experience of Transport Planning, preferably within the recycling industry
• Experience of KPI reporting to explain performance and target areas for improvement

Qualifications / Knowledge

• UK Geographical knowledge
• Financial knowledge in vehicle and driver costings
• Knowledge of providing transport freight quotations