| For: Transport Planner
Meyer Scott Ref: VR/02154
Transport Planner – Alconbury – Perm - £23,000 - £24,000 pa – 12 hour shifts – Nights.
To provide a link between management, traffic office personnel and administration personnel to undertake the day to day planning issues, ensuring that movement of product from customers/suppliers is completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
Office based, transport experience required. 4 on 4 off rolling shift pattern (12 hour shifts) – Nights.
Responsible for the planning of all containers (and other loads as appropriate)
Production of load plans
Responsible for co-ordinating loads with dock sailing times
Book containers on shipping lines
Production of consignment notes using MS Office Word
Liaison with driving personnel.
Liaison with customers
Liaison with Warehouse Personnel on site regarding storage/movement of product
Responsible for entering delivery information on the new computerized system
Liaison with the companies traffic office personnel
Provide an efficient service regarding “restitution” of containers (ie. Turnaround time and minimize charging)
Investigate and resolve any customer complaints or claims
Responsible for the maintenance of the vehicle booking system (VBS) and any cost control measures
Reports and analysis as appropriate for customer accounts
Provide sickness and holiday cover for colleagues in the department to meet operational requirements.
All employees will be expected to operate the company Traffic Management System.
All employees are expected to adhere to company rules and procedures and act in a professional manner
All employees are responsible for health safety of themselves and others around them and therefore should ensure that safety regulations are adhered to.
Undertake any training required to fulfill the role in a competent and safe manner, as directed by the Company
First Aider and Fire Marshall following training
Any other duties as directed by the company for which you are suitably qualified
Experience of dock operations
Experience of working within Transport/Traffic Office and vehicle planning
Experience of Supermarket Distribution centres would be desireable but not essential
Knowledge of Fresh Produce would be helpful
Numerate and P.C. Literate
Excellent Communications Skills
Ability to work under pressure and “think on feet” as fast moving environment
Flexible and reliable in approach to work
CPC Holder (ideally)
Shift patterns will be rolling 4 on 4 off pattern as determined by the contract of employment
A flexible approach to tasks is required as variable additional hours may need to be worked to meet operational needs.
22 Days holiday per annum
plus 8 statutory bank holidays for Monday to Friday pattern or 19 days for 4 on 4 off
Contributory Pension after qualifying service – auto enrolment
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