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