Junior Transport Planner

You will help coordinate day-to-day transport movements, ensuring collections and deliveries are arranged efficiently and customers are kept informed. This will involve speaking with hauliers, taking customer orders, maintaining accurate records and responding quickly when schedules change. No previous transport planning experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. Key responsibilities Assist with planning and coordinating daily collections and deliveries. Receive and accurately record customer orders, confirming quantities, delivery requirements and site instructions. Liaise with hauliers to arrange transport and confirm collection and delivery schedules. Monitor movements throughout the day, following up on progress and resolving delays with support from the Transport Planner. Respond promptly to changes in customer requirements, vehicle availability and site schedules. Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, hauliers and colleagues, keeping everyone informed of changes. Maintain accurate transport schedules, spreadsheets, order records and supporting paperwork. Help ensure movements are arranged in line with site requirements and company procedures. What we are looking for Excellent organisation skills and close attention to detail. A confident, professional telephone manner and clear written communication. Good computer skills, including confidence using Microsoft Excel and email. The ability to manage several tasks, ..... full job details .....