Transport Planner (Trainee)Reporting to the Operations DirectorSalary: up to £30,000The role of the Transport Planner is to support with the optimisation of the Company`s supply and road transport operations to a range of customer segments throughout Scotland. Based on the salary, this role would be a perfect fit for someone who has been a Logistics Co-ordinator or Transport Planning Assistant and taking their next move up.Candidates for this role MUST:-Enjoy being in the detailProvide prompt solutionsAdapt to sudden changesEnsure that the Company products are being delivered safely, cost effectively and on time.A positive mindset is an absolute must for this rolePossess strong commercial and systems understanding to support the continued development of one of Scotland`s leading fuel transport businesses.Role RequirementsEnsure precise and efficient fuel transport planning whilst also achieving `lowest cost to serve`Perform necessary control mechanisms (daily, weekly and monthly) to ensure quantity and quality within the supply chain (from oil terminals to end-consumers)Ensure close relations with suppliers and customers and ensuring HSE policies are followedSecure and manage product supply and purchasing opportunities within the marketplace and ensure execution by both internal and external hauliers are in line with corresponding purchase contracts (spot or term supply)Maintain close relations with external product suppliers to gain understanding of products, pricing options and servicesEngage in co-operation with sales to ensure high standard customer service. Act proactively in search for opportunities and how to improve for the futureShow immediate reaction and suggest solutions to customer complaintsProvide day to day work and direction to internal and external carriers and ensuring compliance with the businesses operating procedures including the daily delivery plan, co-ordination of amendments to lifting instructions, control of inventory levels and purchasing optimisationMonitor customer inventories at stock managed sites to support with achieving delivery efficiency's and prevention of stock outsProvide out of hours coverage for emergencies and as required by the Operations DirectorWork as a liaison between depots, sales and finance teams to resolve any queries or issuesImplement logistic strategies together with guidance from the Senior Planning Manager and Operations Director and ensure achievement of plans and targetsSkills and Competencies3-5 year experience working in a road transport environment (although transport experience would be ideal but not essentialUnderstanding of dangerous goods transportation and relevant legislationExperience using ERP`s to support order scheduling and processingIntermediate knowledge of Excel preferred and experience of wider Microsoft Office suiteAbility to problem solve, identify and implement business improvement initiativesTeam player that will need to interact with a diverse range of stakeholdersConfident communicator and the ability to represent the company externallyCan handle multiple demands from a variety of sources at the same time without getting flusteredDriving LicenseTo apply for this role, please submit your cv - for further information on the role, please contact the Perm team on (phone number removed) Job Info Job Title: Transport Planner Company: CV-Library Location: Posted: Closes: Jul 19th 2024 Sector: Education Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time Welcome to Fresh Jobs the place to find the freshest job vacancies and career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
