Location: Belfast, UK
Salary: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Sector: Transport, Logistics & Driving
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our client as a Transport Planner. As a Transport Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing transportation routes to ensure efficient delivery of goods. This is a key role in our logistics department, and we are looking for someone who can effectively manage transportation operations and provide excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
- – Plan and schedule transportation routes to optimize efficiency and minimize costs
- – Coordinate with drivers, warehouse staff, and customers to ensure timely delivery of goods
- – Monitor transportation activities to identify any issues or delays and take appropriate actions to resolve them
- – Utilize transportation management software to track shipments and maintain accurate records
- – Communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders to provide updates on delivery status
- – Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure availability of resources for transportation operations
- – Continuously evaluate and improve transportation processes to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction
Essentials
- – Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- – Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- – Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload
- – Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- – Customer service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
- – Leadership skills to effectively coordinate transportation operations
- – Previous experience in transport planning or logistics is preferred.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for logistics and transportation, we encourage you to apply for the position of Transport Planner.
Required Skills
HGV
Executive/Management