UK Transport Planner

Location Hull
Discipline: Procurement & Supply Chain
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £35,000 DOE
Contact name: Charlotte

Contact email: charlotte@cprec.co.uk
Contact phone: 01482 205808
Job ref: 653807A
Published: 16 days ago
Duration: Permanent
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025 23:59
Startdate: ASAP
Consortium are pleased to be partnering with an international logistics provider, who are looking for a UK Transport Planner to support the team with suppliers and drivers.
 
The Role:

The successful UK Transport Planner will be responsible for:
  • Processing customer orders and maintaining consistent, timely communication with customers.
  • Coordinating closely with suppliers to arrange the necessary transportation for order execution.
  • Ensuring efficient turnaround of tanks to optimise their utilisation.
  • Monitoring and planning UK tank driver schedules to maximise earnings potential.
  • Upholding service levels to meet customer expectations.
  • Managing equipment usage in alignment with specific customer, product, and operational needs.
  • Facilitating smooth onboarding and integration of new business.
  • Managing the recharge of any additional costs.
  • Coordinating tank cleaning, repairs, and maintenance services.
Successful candidates will have:
  • Prior experience in tank planning is highly desirable.
  • A background in customer-facing roles.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry, documentation, and record-keeping.
  • Clear, effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for collaborating with team members, drivers, and stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving abilities to identify issues, recommend solutions, and make informed decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to seamlessly shift between customer service and operational responsibilities.
Salary - Up to £35,000 DOE + life assurance scheme, 25 days holiday, Benefit Hub, Help@Hand scheme and employee assistance programme.

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