Transport planner

Transport Planner - GBP30,000 - GBP37,000 - Southampton An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Transport Planner to join a well-established and dynamic marine and logistics business based in Southampton. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and an enthusiastic team player. The Transport Planner is a permanent and full-time role working 40 hours per week and offering an annual salary of GBP30,000 - GBP37,000 dependent on experience alongside many benefits, including: * bull; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * bull; Pension scheme * bull; Life Assurance and Health Cash Plan * bull; Free car parking. Main duties of The Transport Planner: Working within a small team, you will be planning for a fleet of 20 vehicles, ensuring a consistent high quality service and working to our mantra of where there rsquo;s a will, there rsquo;s a way The 20 vehicle deal with out of gauge Transport Planner Responsibilities: * Reporting to the Operations Manager. * Utilising the transport management software to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan. * Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are met at all times. * Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties and maintain regular contact with both internal and external customers. * Liaise closely with the Warehouse and Cargo team to achieve the most effective plan. Requirements: Transport Planner * Experience of working in or alongside a Transport Planning Team * Experience within a logistics working environment * Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment * Ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external customers * Analytical skills * Computer literate including Microsoft Office * Good geographical knowledge of UK * Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach * Experience of the shipping industry and VBS system would be advantageous * Working knowledge of TMS (Haultech)systems and warehouse management systems would be advantageous although full training will be given. Salary Benefits * Negotiable depending on experience * 45 hours/week * On call/weekend cover on a rota basis * 25 days annual leave * Pension * Life Assurance * Simply Health - Health Cash Plan * Free car parking If you are established Transport Planner and you are looking for a new challenge please do not hesitate to contact The Work Shop today? Out of Gauge, Haulage, Transport, Heavy Gauge, Transport Management System, Southampton