Transport Planner

Morgan McKinley is looking for an experienced Transport & Logistics Planner to work for a busy organisation based in the Crawley, West Sussex area. The Transport Planner will be working on a shift basis between 12pm-10pm Mon-Fri and will be responsible for the day to day planning of the transport operation.

Salary: £37-40K

Location: Office based - Crawley

Hours: between 12pm-10pm Monday to Friday

Transport Planner duties:

• Ensuring driver team arrive for work on time and arrange cover for absences
• Correct utilisation of staff and vehicles using the company diary sheet/planner
• Route all vehicles available generating revenue and solid route plans to ensure that routes are both achievable and vehicles are used to best efficiency
• Maintaining and updating any amendments throughout the day so the information is live for all to access
• Handle driver and customer queries
• Analysing delivery data to ensure the relevant KPIs and revenue targets are achieved on each vehicle.
• Arrange and oversee loading/pre-loading activity to ensure a timely despatch

Skills and experience:

• Proven Transport or Logistics Planner experience, working in a similar role
• Excellent operational and customer service skills
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK