Job Description

ARRA Distribution

are seeking to recruit a

4on / 4off Night Transport Planner

, for it's operation in Cross Hands, South Wales.

Responsible for a broad range of activities that contribute to the accurate production of the daily transport plan for the depot. Responsibilities include Customer/Supplier liaison, updating and manipulating current standard plan to reflect fluctuations in daily volumes.

Role Requirements:

? Overseeing the night team operation and despatching drivers on time.

? Assisting with the planning and implementation of strategic depot change.

? Collating collection and delivery information using bespoke TMS.

? Creating collection plans to inform suppliers of loading requirements in a timely manner.

? Maintaining depot standard plan information.

? Formulating and communicating accurate depot transport plan for the next day's operation.

? Collating information on daily fleet empty running.

? Customer/Supplier/Subcontractor management at a number of levels to ensure that key information is communicated, and the daily plans are achieved.

Key Role Responsibilities:

? Previous experience in a distribution, operations or planning function.

? Effective interpersonal and clear communication skills

? Excellent telephone manner.

? Accurate and efficient keyboard skills.

? High attention to detail and conscientious so that work is completed accurately and on time.

? Excellent team working skills.

? Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

? Ability to think logically and flexibly to ensure that the plan minimises cost yet maximises the service to the customer.

? Works quickly and accurately to produce clear and effective plans.

? Possesses a sense of urgency and works diligently to achieve timelines.

Health and Safety, Environmental Management and Food Safety - Understands, encourages and complies with company/site safety policies and procedures; completes all required training and takes personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others.

Knowledge and Experience required:

? Working knowledge of transport/driver hours and regulations.

? Working geographical knowledge of the country and the motorway network.

? Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power point and Outlook.

? A logical thinker who is able to produce variations to the standard plan that make better use of depot resources.

? Mature approach, pragmatic, tenacious with attention to detail.

? Assertive, can do, makes things happen attitude.

? Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs.

? Able to multi-task.

? Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person