Transport Planner
Culina, Newtown, Halton
Transport Planner
£36592
Culina, Newtown, Halton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 1 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: b11831aa421341bc91717dd602354db5
Location ref: Newtown, Halton
Full Job Description
- Escalation of late runners to customer services
- Input trailer numbers, fleet numbers and driver's names as soon as practical to do so allocated against work
- Input of Arrival & departure times in Truckcom System against deliveries
- Monitor Time lapse and Restricted parking reports by specified time, focusing on unproductive time and excessive breaks/waiting times
- Check resource availability for the shifts ahead vs workloads
- Confirm driver start times for next day before 16:00 hours
- Monitor and report WTD issues / concerns to Operations team
- Monitor terminal lifting and restitution times
- Ensure VBS bookings are made before vehicles arrive at Ports
- Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driving team to supplement the use of Truckcom
- Ensuring there is clear daily communication between day and night shifts, utilising the night shift handover documents
- Managing drivers hours in relation to customer requirements and volume demand and start and finish times
- Understanding and achieving specific targets regarding utilisation, loaded, empty legs and profitability
- Understanding and putting into practice communication from Team Supervisors (via conference calls), particularly: + Managing traffic flows + Trailer type utilisation + Monitoring TLC customers
- Regularly assisting when required at drivers / debrief counter including external drivers calling in via phone
- Allocation of containers to customer loads
- Reviewing allocated customers in assigned RP, ensuring work is planned to time and correct equipment
- Communicate with ESL Customer Services and Drivers, ensuring customer KPI targets are met
- Complete and report Benefits and Concerns on a weekly basis
- Daily sign off own and agency hours for the previous day
- Management of driver hours vs Working Time Directive and compliance
What you'll need ... - Working knowledge in Truckcom, GTS applications.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook
- Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours
- Experience in a transport planning environment.
Culina is the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Transport Logistics division- as one of the UK's most trusted transport specialists, we deliver flexible transport solutions backed by our nationwide network, industry-leading expertise and innovative technology. Our teams provide reliable, efficient and responsive services that help customers keep products moving and businesses growing. - Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
- Wellbeing Support - your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
- Eye Care Vouchers - free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
- Reward & Recognition - we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
- Everyday Discounts - our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/transport-planner-127673285