Transport Planner

DNA Recruitment Solutions are recruiting an experienced Transport Planner with CPC to join our client's team in Stockton-On-Tees. The ideal candidate will be driven and ambitious, have excellent organisational skills and a background in liquid logistics planning and fleet management.

Our client is a leading global transport and logistics company with a worldwide presence who are currently enjoying a sustained period of growth.

The Role

• Manage driver hours/WTD and route optimisation
• Plan all vehicle routes cost effectively
• Demonstrate excellent customer service levels
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation
• Ensure sufficient resource available - drivers, vehicles, trailers etc
• Liaising with third party contractors and suppliers
• Complete and process relevant documentation and drivers' paperwork
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries in a timely manner, maintaining a friendly, suppportive and professional service
• Keep customers informed of delays/issues etc

Requirements

• Transport Manager CPC or the desire to work towards it would be beneficial for this role
• Knowledge of planning systems and processes
• Experience in a similar role with planning and fleet management
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to work under pressure and to time critical deadlines
• Strong IT skills, comfortable using MS packages, particularly Excel and Word
• Able to multitask and prioritise without compromising results
• Seek continual improvement
• Experience in Liquid, Bulk or Chemical Logistics essential
• Experience of third party logistics and service partners

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where you will be truly valued, a great place to work with a realistic chance of progression where health, wellbeing and safety are at the forefront of the company's culture.