Senior Transport Planner: On-Time Deliveries & Resources

Culina Group; Heywood; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Senior Transport Coordinator to join their team in Heywood on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves managing the transport operation to ensure that service levels are achieved, planning driver and vehicle resources, and overseeing the delivery and collection schedules. Responsibilities include optimizing resources, communicating across teams, and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. This position offers a salary of £35,700 per annum with rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing transport operations and resource planning.
• Knowledge of drivers’ hours legislation.
• Strong communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the transport operation to ensure service levels.
• Optimize resource and ensure adherence to WTD and drivers' hours legislation.
• Oversee subcontractor resources to meet delivery/collection times.
• Communicate effectively with planning and customer service teams.
• Monitor arrival and departure times for timely deliveries.

Job description

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Senior Transport Coordinator to join their team in Heywood on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves managing the transport operation to ensure that service levels are achieved, planning driver and vehicle resources, and overseeing the delivery and collection schedules. Responsibilities include optimizing resources, communicating across teams, and ensuring compliance with transport legislation. This position offers a salary of £35,700 per annum with rotating shifts.