Transport Planner

Transport Planner
£30,000- £33,000 + Bonus
Manchester

We are working with a global transport business who are looking for a Transport Planner to join their team in Manchester.

This is a chance to join a fast moving, dynamic business who offer plenty of opportunity to learn and develop new skills whilst progressing your career quickly. Your focus will predominantly be in the North-West, however you will have exposure to UK wide operations in a business who operate on an international scale and one who pride themselves on quick decision making and delivering on their promise.

This role is working 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

Gym & free parking on site.

What you'll do

• You'll plan the safe and efficient transport of products / cargo across the UK, working with drivers and liaising with customers.
• Ensure efficient routes are planned, utilising the fleet efficiently to deliver OTIF.
• Collate and prepare documentation for the loading and offloading of goods.
• Support the team with wider tasks and provide excellent customer service to the customer base.

Experience you need

• A solid transport knowledge across vehicle and driver compliance, including hours.
• PC Literate, ideally with experience of Transport Planning systems.
• Customer Service experience
• Strong communicator
• Experience working within an effective team

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