Transport Planner

Pertemps Daventry are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner for one of our  established companies based in Daventry.
Are you a well-organised and self-motivated person with a passion for transport planning.

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.
 
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

• Proven logistics management including knowledge of best practice techniques
• Experience of transport compliance is essential
• Commercial awareness including knowledge of commercial and marketing drivers
• Proven experience of RoRo, Skips, Arctics & trains is essential
• Good knowledge of road transport legislation
• Must hold a Transport Management CPC qualification

For more information please contact Niki @ Pertemps Daventry on 01327 220483