Transport Planner

Transport Planner/Coordinatorfor salary information contact Halo PersonnelBased in Normanton Working Monday to Friday 12:00 pm to 8:30 pmOur client is a privately owned manufacturer of fitted kitchen and bedroom furniture ; the organisation has been in operation for over 50 years and has experienced growth year on year, they operate nationally and have around 50% share of the private housing market and currently supply to one in every three kitchens to the social housing market. They operate a fleet of over 120 vehicles, completing over 5,000 deliveries nationwide each week You will be working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work from one of our clients distributions centres in Normanton, West Yorkshire.To fulfil the role of Transport Planner / Transport Coordinator:You must have experience within a fast-paced transport operations roleExperience within a transport/ vehicle route planningKey responsibilities of the role will include:Planning routes for drivers and organising the fleet from on-site and also at the regional out-based depots to achieve set planned deliveries, nationwideOrganising smaller deliveries from company depots to customer sitesRe-scheduling routes at short-notice whilst still maintaining efficiencyEfficient routing of the fleet to maximise and maintain customer service whilst ensuring legal compliance with driver working hours and fuel utilisationAssisting the rest of the team with additional administrative functions within the transport officeYou will also:Have the ability manage your own work load to achieve timed daily dutiesBe able to work within a small teamDemonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to pass information on to drivers directlyExpress a keen interest in the company, their products and its reputationBe of smart appearance and take pride in giving a good first impressionPossess good Microsoft Office skillsHave a keen eye for detail as accuracy is essentialUnderstand the importance of excellent timekeeping and time management skillsShow a willingness to learn new personal and professional skills whilst developing within your roleAdditional Information:Holiday entitlement is 30 days per annum, including bank holidaysLunch break - 30 mins each dayContributory Pension SchemeStaff Discounts on FurnitureTPBN1_UKTJ