Nightshift Transport Planner / Coordinator
Derby (Derby) Logistics
Job description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Transport Planner/Coordinator to join our team at the East Midlands Gateway.
Your Role
We are currently recruiting for a Nightshift Transport Planner / Co-ordinator to work within our overland road logistics division who will responsible for the day to day planning and execution of the overland domestic collection and delivery operation. As part of your role as a Transport Planner / Co-ordinator you will be required to plan and execute work with the fleet as well as allocating work within the partner network. This role will be working a 4 on 4 off nightshift from 10pm till 10am.
Your Responsibilities
· Constant communication via face to face, telephone and through messaging devices with drivers and other internal colleagues
· Pre brief and de-brief drivers on their daily runs.
· Liaise with drivers on the road over collection and delivery issues.
· Record collection/delivery status and discrepancies in systems and escalate where appropriate.
· Move freight between runs to ensure failed collections are minimised.
· Liaise with the Nottingham / Dagenham Warehouses and Trailer Operations when required.
· Respond to operational and financial KPI’s in order to drive efficiency in the Domestic Operation.
Your Skills and Experiences
· Experience of working in a busy transport operation and planning collection and delivery activities is advantageous
· Financial awareness-
· A good level of IT literacy.
· Adaptable and able to think on your feet.
· Ability to work under pressure
· Must be able to work 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Good Reasons to Join
If you would like to become a valued member of our team then we will also make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. We are offering a competitive salary with life assurance and private medical insurance. You will also have the opportunity to join the contributory Kuehne + Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts and savings on a wide range of high street or internet goods and services.","industry":"Logistics","datePosted":"2020-11-20T00:00:00.000Z