Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Pay: 14.40 p/h
Hours: 4 ON 4 OFF, 07.00-19.00 (60 mins unpaid break)
Location: Widnes, WA8 0PB
Contract: Temporary, Maternity cover.

Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to work at a busy distribution site, based in Widnes.

As a Transport Planner, you will play a key role in optimising our client's transportation operations to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of goods to their customers.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating the assignment of drivers.
• Assigning drivers to routes while considering Working Time Directive regulations.
• Utilising the Microlise Transportation Management System.
• Monitoring and managing the fleet to minimise downtime and maximise utilisation.
• Frequent utilisation of spreadsheets to a significant extent.
• Generating reports and key performance indicators for management review.
• Staying up to date with transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ensuring quick and effective responses to unforeseen challenges.

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience in transport planning within a distribution or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in using route optimisation software and transportation management systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.