Transport Planner

Transport Planner

Main Purpose

To manage day-to-day transport operations, including drivers, mates and transport planning, so that customer service requirements are met within budgeted delivery costs.

Key Outputs

• Allocate work to drivers and mates to maximise vehicle and manpower utilisation, monitor performance and take corrective action where needed.
• Ensure drivers and mates follow the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and use them to plan and lead working practices.
• Plan routes daily in Paragon so the right fleet is deployed to meet customer service requirements, and review delivery routes regularly to identify improvements and minimise costs.
• Plan all loads within vehicle payload capacities and driver hours regulations
• Ensure all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported. Keep detailed records and identify further training or retraining needs.
• Ensure all vehicles and associated equipment are operated appropriately, in line with current driver and vehicle legislation and Company Policy.
• Produce transport KPIs in a timely manner for internal and external use.
• Ensure all drivers and mates comply with relevant Health & Safety and Fire regulations, and that the approved uniform and safety wear is worn by all staff at all times.
• Complete order processing and produce pick lists, despatch notes and load sheets in accordance with depot procedures.
• Assist the Late-Shift Warehouse Manager as required.

KPI's

• On-time delivery %
• Vehicle fill / payload utilisation %
• Delivery cost per drop
• Driver compliance (drivers' hours, vehicle walk-round checks)
• Training completion and induction records up to date

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous transport planning experience, ideally using Paragon
• Working knowledge of drivers' hours rules and operator licence requirements
• Strong IT, organisational and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure to daily delivery deadlines

For further information, please submit your CV with a covering letter as to why you would be a good fit for the role