Planners, Transport Management & related
Strive Supply chain have been exclusively retained to work with a well-established UK and Global Logistical supply chain business. Specialising in International logistics services and multimodal transport by road, sea, air and rail based at East London, in a brand-new office complex with state-of-the-art facilities.
Transport Planner
EAST LONDON
MON – FRI Days
We are looking for an experienced Transport Planner who appreciates Transport & Logistics operations and wants to work in a fast-paced, challenging and team-based environment. We are looking for someone who wants to learn and grow, but to also bring their own personality and energy to the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the driving team to ensure that customer service is always maintained.
- Overseeing pallet network collections and deliveries.
- Organising and planning distribution of multiple jobs through 3rd party hauliers.
- Updating of computer and paper-based systems in relation to hire vehicles, recovery vehicles and salvage.
- Undertaking regular checks to ensure recording systems remain up to date with regard to vehicle locations.
- Managing hire vehicle damages in line with company procedures ensuring minimal downtime.
- Ensure that fleet schedules are maintained, and de-fleeting vehicles are made available to the De-fleet Team as and when required.
- Maintaining good customer relations with customers, repairers, claims office and referral sources alike.
- Review cross hire usage in line with utilisation to ensure that kept to a minimum by sourcing the correct vehicles for the fleet.
About you:
- An understanding of the Highway Code is essential for this role.
- Experience in a transport planning role is essential.
- Experience with pallet networks.
- Computer Literacy (MS Office applications).
- Well organised and able to work within set time frames.
- Thrive in fast-paced environments with an energetic and positive outlook to the setting.
- Must be able to work weekends when required.
Salary : £50,000 Per Annum
Job Title : Transport Planner
Contract Type : Permanent
Town/City : East London
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