Transport Planner

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join our team in Snodland, Kent. The primary goal is to optimize transportation schedules across the business, ensuring maximum volume and cost-efficiency while maintaining exceptional service standards for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fleet operations, transport planners, and weighbridge teams to improve vehicle usage and reduce haulier inquiries.
• Deliver excellent service and communication to both internal and external customers consistently.
• Oversee cost-effective distribution of products to customers, balancing volume and efficiency.
• Maintain service quality by planning programmed work schedules and engaging frequently with strategic customers.
• Rapidly respond to unforeseen events affecting deliveries or service commitments.
• Develop transport programs that enhance fleet utilization and operational efficiency.
• Foster strong relationships with external customers to support commercial goals.
• Communicate capacity details, future plans, and operational updates to relevant stakeholders effectively.
• Work collaboratively to ensure transportation services are safe, efficient, and customer-oriented.

Working Hours

This is a Monday-to-Friday role with an additional rota-based Saturday morning shift conducted remotely. Core working hours are followed but flexible start and end times may be required to support operations and team coverage.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in transport planning or logistics environments.
• Strong knowledge and practice of health and safety standards.
• Excellent skills in establishing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Ability to communicate confidently with various stakeholder levels.
• Experience in scheduling programs and handling shifting priorities effectively.
• Solid IT proficiency, including the use of planning and scheduling software.
• Capability to reprioritize tasks flexibly while supporting team objectives.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits and Culture

• Bonus scheme participation.
• Enhanced holiday allowances.
• Contributory pension plan.
• Access to employee rewards including discounts on retail and holidays.
• Confidential employee assistance program available.
• Opportunity to join multiple employee communities focused on diversity, wellbeing, and inclusion.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

We are a Forces-friendly employer supporting military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Our company fosters diversity and inclusion, offering reasonable accommodations during recruitment as needed.

Additional Information

Job Reference: tarmac/TP/117/7795