Operations - Planner
On-site · Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Transport Planner role receiving customer orders and creating road transport plans, liaising with 3rd party transport suppliers, assisting in negotiating rates with customers and transport providers, planning orders for large-scale UK contracts, building and maintaining relationships with transport providers and customers, ensuring financial and service requirements of contracts are achieved, and delivering added-value through innovative project work. Requires previous transport planning experience and strong communication, attention to detail, teamwork, and a methodical problem-solving approach. Proficiency with Word and Excel is expected; knowledge of driver’s hours is beneficial.
Required Qualifications
- Previous Transport Planning experience
- Experience in the FMCG sector - preferred
- Excellent attention to detail
- You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A methodical and structured approach to problem solving
- An approachable attitude and a flexible approach to work
- Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel in a business capacity
- Knowledge of driver’s hours is beneficial but not essential
- Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
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