Transport Planner

Job description

Job Description

Purpose of role:  The planning of European non-core transport activity ensuring proactive, cost efficient and service focused operations.

Reports to:  European Transport Operations Manager

Location:  Islip, Northamptonshire 

Key Responsibilities:
·  Allocation and communication of transport orders to subcontractors
·  Ensuring the timely execution of collection and delivery plans in line with network SLA’s
·  Collating and compiling key data in relation to trailer movements, costs, optimisation and utilisation
·  Proactive management of hauliers, suppliers and network depots demonstrating a customer focused and partnership approach
·  Ensure haulier compliance (Health and Safety, legal, process and service levels) are actively managed
·  Ensuring haulier spend is justified and in line with financial expectations. Constantly thrive to optimise costs and beat budget
·  Arranging and planning collections from UK and European suppliers ensuring optimisation of available resource
·  Planning of all associated European Control Tower orders from internal and external sources
·  Updating invoice system and ensuring invoice accuracy
·  Identify efficiencies within operation and support improvement initiatives
·  Working in unison with other colleagues / departments to optimise network operation
·  Attend haulier business review meetings on site and off site
Knowledge, skills experience:
·  CPC National and International qualification
·  Good knowledge of current EU transport legislation
·  Experience of large multi-site / network operations
·  Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements
·  Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
·  Attention to detail and accuracy
·  Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
·  Interpersonal skills - discreet, trustworthy and have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
·  A flexible approach to work and be capable of managing priorities.
·  Track record and knowledge of Domestic and European transport operations
·  Retail or other fast paced environments desirable
·  Excellent all round problem solving & influencing skills
·  Ability to work  on own initiative
·  Commercially focused considering end to end costs
·  The ideal individual will have:
·  Ability to work cross functionally within a team
·  Operational experience within a road transport environment.
·  Knowledge of transport legislation and operational challenges (e.g. driving bans etc.)
Req ID

38452BR
Function

Supply Chain
Location

Islip
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

United Kingdom
Employee Status

Permanent
Job Profile

Control Tower Planner