Expire in: 9 days
Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum
Location: Brierley Hill
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.
We are looking for a Transport Planner to join our busy and growing organisation. The Transport Planner will provide first class logistics service ensuring that the logistics partners execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and schedule transportation routes to ensure efficient delivery of goods, considering factors such as delivery schedules, load capacities and delivery order.
Optimise route planning to minimise fuel consumption, reduce transit times, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Monitor and track vehicles to ensure timely deliveries, and proactively address any potential delays or disruptions.
Coordinate with transport providers and customers to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
Maintain accurate records of transportation activities.
Assist with the management of despatch paperwork for outbound loads, completing transactions on SAP where required.
Ensure any alteration to the shipping plan that leads to a delay to the customer requirement is effectively communicated back to the internal contacts within the business.
Assist the Dispatch Supervisor with invoices from suppliers ensuring they are checked diligently before being submitted to the Logistics Manager for authorisation.
Keep an orderly and tidy work environment.
Required experience/skills/qualifications:
Proven experience (2 years minimum) in transport planning or logistics coordination.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
PC literate (Microsoft Office)
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Desirable
SAP experience
Experience in using route planning & optimisation software.
Company Benefits:
Competitive Salary
33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
Company pension
Life assurance
Employee discount scheme
Long Service Awards
Monthly STAR Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle2Work Scheme
Medicash Scheme
Flexi Holiday Scheme
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Logistics Coordinator, Transport Scheduler, Delivery Planner, Route Optimisation Specialist, Freight Coordinator, Distribution Planner, Logistics Administrator, Dispatch Planner, Fleet Coordinator, Transport Operations Assistant, Load Planner, Shipping Coordinator, Warehouse and Transport Planner, Transport Analyst, Supply Chain Planner, Logistics Scheduler, SAP Logistics Specialist, Fleet Scheduler, Freight Planner, Outbound Logistics Planner, Delivery Operations Specialist, Transport and Logistics Coordinator, etc.
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