Transport planner

Our Avonmouth based Client has a requirement for a Transport Planner to join a dynamic team. This role would be well suited to individuals with a background/keen interest in Planning, Logistics or Transport Planning who are flexible, organised and used to working in a fast-paced environment. Role Responsibilities: * Communicate with customers times of delivery, and any possible delay rsquo;s that may occur. * Answer phone in polite and timely manner taking orders, enquires and instructions from our clients. * Liaise with supply chain to ensure material in stock and ordered for coming orders. * Liasing with fleet and subcontractors to ensure all allocated orders and being delivered, as planned and on time as directed by Transport planner. * Regular call to site and customers to be proactive in gathering information on forthcoming orders and requirements from our customers. * Regular update on Internal order sheet to ensure correct information is ready for entering * Assist in management and utilisation of the haulage fleet including subcontractors. * Key point of contact for the driving team and subcontractors. * Planning the routes for all vehicles, focusing on cost and efficiency * Provide drivers with important routing information and site specific instructions. * Re-routing drivers as and when required quickly and efficiently. * Track drivers progress and update client when required or requested. Monitor road network issues and advise drivers accordingly. * Provide information between the operations, regarding incoming and outgoing material. * Assist with accident investigation and reporting. * Assist in implementation of new software to streamline quotation, planning and dispatch functions of transport department. * bull; Ad hoc duties as and when required. Key Skills * Previous transport experience * Excellent communication skills * IT skills to include Excel - training will be provided for specialist software * Able to work under pressure * Driver