Transport Planner
Southampton
Transport Planner - £30,000 - £37,000 - Southampton
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Transport Planner to join a well-established and dynamic marine and logistics business based in Southampton.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and an enthusiastic team player.
The Transport Planner is a permanent and full-time role working 40 hours per week and offering an annual salary of £30,000 - £37,000 dependent on experience alongside many benefits, including:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan
• Free car parking.
Main duties of The Transport Planner:
Working within a small team, you will be planning for a fleet of 20 vehicles, ensuring a consistent high quality service and working to our mantra of "where there’s a will, there’s a way"
The 20 vehicle deal with out of gauge
Transport Planne r Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Operations Manager
Utilising the transport management software to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan
Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are met at all times
Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties and maintain regular contact with both internal and external customers
Liaise closely with the Warehouse and Cargo team to achieve the most effective plan.
Requirements: Transport Planner
Experience of working in or alongside a Transport Planning Team
Experience within a logistics working environment
Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment
Ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external customers
Analytical skills
Computer literate including Microsoft Office
Good geographical knowledge of UK
Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach
Experience of the shipping industry and VBS system would be advantageous
Working knowledge of TMS (Haultech)systems and warehouse management systems would be advantageous although full training will be given.
Salary & Benefits
Negotiable depending on experience
45 hours/week
On call/weekend cover on a rota basis
25 days annual leave
Pension
Life Assurance
Simply Health - Health Cash Plan
Free car parking
If you are established Transport Planner and you are looking for a new challenge please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today?
Out of Gauge, Haulage, Transport, Heavy Gauge, Transport Management System, Southampton