Overview
As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating the company fleet, drivers, and crew members. You will manage day-to-day issues, ensuring the completion of routes and maximizing efficiency. You will be the point of contact for team member issues and will support the team where necessary.
Qualifications
1. Experience required in a transport planning/scheduling role
2. Ability to work under your own initiative with strong motivational skills
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
5. Strong team player and customer-focused
6. Self-motivated, ambitious, and enjoy working in a busy environment
Responsibilities
1. Report to the Transport Manager
2. Become a key member of the transport team
3. Operate closely with the Transport Manager to ensure constant communication with vehicles, drivers, and on-board systems to meet service requirements
4. Merge customer requirements and driver/vehicle availability with daily and weekly transport plans, communicating with all parties to ensure sufficient capacity and flexibility
5. Manage route planning and review existing routes for commercial and domestic customers
6. Schedule and coordinate drivers and crew members based on forecasted peak business levels
7. Communicate professionally and effectively with team members, drivers, and crew to foster good working relations
8. Check crews are compliant with site agreements, health and safety standards, and defect reporting
9. Send updates to drivers as necessary
10. Input jobs onto transport management systems
11. Ensure company procedures and quality service are maintained at all times
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