Long Weekend Traffic Planner

On Point Executive Search ,
Bathgate, West Lothian
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Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Overview

OnPoint Executive Recruitment are seeking a long weekend Transport Planner to work for a well-established independent UK general haulage, warehousing, distribution and logistics organisation. Days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Hours - 17.45pm - 06.45am The successful applicant will already have a Transport Planner background and can in return expect a progressive career with excellent rewards. Responsibilities: Route planning and scheduling with vehicle sizes and weights To ensure that all vehicles are back loaded and where possible ensuring maximum profitability Keeping up to date with transport issues and dealing with changes to schedules such as breakdowns Monitor delivery performance and ensure in line with company KPIs Ensuring fleet is generating profit through good planning Liaise with hauliers, drivers and colleagues to ensure on time deliveries Ability to change traffic planning schedules to accommodate additional business Skills required: Previous experience of route planning in general haulage or similar environment Experience with multi-drop Computer literate with strong MS Office Ability to keep up with a changing load plan and make quick decisions when changes are needed Works well under pressure and on own initiative Ability to challenge and question for improvement existing processes Flexible approach to working hours Strong communicator and people skills

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