Transport Planner

Rewards and Benefits on offer;

* Competitive starting salary

* A permanent opportunity from day 1

* Immediate start date

* Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance

* Friendly and supportive working environment

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our prestigious client on their search for an experienced Transport Planner to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing;

* Scheduling trucks and drivers to fulfil the requirements of all operating departments

* Being proactive in seeking backloads to ensure empty return journeys are at an absolute minimum

* Developing operational improvements, focusing on cost reductions and customer satisfaction

* Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers

* Liaising with Department Managers and Co-ordinators

* Knowledge of operating costs to enable accurate pricing to our customers

* Ensuring compliance with Company CPC terms

* Recognising opportunities for service level improvement and implementing.

* Ensuring the fleet is operating within transport budgets.

* Where subcontractors are used, ensuring that only LV approved suppliers are utilised.

* Being fully conversant with the company IT/computer system

* Always ensuring the safe Load distribution on vehicles

* At all times ensure compliance to LV HSSQE systems and procedures

About You;

* Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.

* Experienced in transport Management of company owned equipment and subcontractor / owner drivers.

* Experience in all truck / trailer types

* Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems.

* Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.

* Ability to balance conflicting priorities with strong decision making

* Excellent customer service skills.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Be articulate and have meticulous attention to detail.

* Possess a strong team working ethic, with influencing and negotiating skills.

* Have the tenacity to succeed and the ability to grow in the role.

* Flexible regarding cover for holiday and sickness cover
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed