Transport Planner

JOB TITLE: Transport PlannerREPORTING TO: Head of Transport and PlanningLOCATION : LutonPurpose of the role :Key to the success of our operation is a knowledgeable, professional and well organised transport team. Due to our continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced planner to support our busy transport office.Main areas of accountability - Provide effective management of all Transport movements from Customer collection through to delivery into all company Operational Facilities. A key outcome is to maximise internal fleet usage.- Operate a stable transport measurements system and ensure that all relevant live /pre-alerted data can be measured by KPI''s.- Ensure all collections and deliveries are performed on time and in the most cost effective manner.- To review and update the core trunking plan- To execute 3rd party transport arrangement NI, SNT, etc - Liaise with all company operating sites, transport providers and mailing houses to ensure maximum vehicle utilisation.- Achieve agreed productivity targets by supporting process and interface with management and customers on work scheduling.- Provide agreed, detailed daily reporting suits to Sales, Account Management and Operational teams, and external Providers.- Support the communication systems within Operations and attend daily conference call.- Ensure all relevant information is captured and recorded on daily pre-alert master control documents.- Perform any other ad hoc duties as required by the Company- ..... full job details .....