Job Description

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Main Duties:

To ensure that customer deliveries are planned in a timely and cost-effective manner. To effectively utilise drivers, vehicles and sub-contractors. Ensure that all elements of the job are communicated effectively to all personnel, especially drivers and sub-contractors. Ensure that Drivers are supplied with appropriate delivery documentation. To be aware of driver status in respect of delays or hold-ups; to monitor and track customer deliveries and KPIs to ensure service level agreements and delivery on time are achieved. Responsible for the input and maintenance of the traffic management system - with accuracy of detail to allow for accurate invoicing processes. Effectively manage the balance between own fleet and third-party sub-contractors. Ensure that customer enquiries are dealt with in a professional, timely and competent manner To ensure that Communication channels are open and maintained with other internal departments and customers To ensure that any returned items are logged on the system. Undertake any additional tasks when requested to support the Senior Management team on site On Call rota Required for out for Hours point of contact.

Other Duties:

All employees are expected to adhere to company rules and procedures and act in a professional manner All employees are responsible for health safety of themselves and others around them and therefore should ensure that safety regulations are adhered to. Undertake any training required to fulfil the role in a competent and safe manner, as directed by the Company Any other duties as directed by the company for which you are suitably qualified On Call rota Required for out for Hours point of contact.

Person Specification:

Experience of working within Transport/Traffic Office and vehicle planning Knowledge of Fresh / Frozen Produce would be helpful Numerate and P.C. Literate Excellent Communications Skills Ability to work under pressure and "think on feet" as fast-moving environment
Flexible and reliable in approach to work

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Experience:

Transport Planning: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person