Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Oldbury Sandwell
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Transport Planner
We are currently recruiting for experienced Transport Planners to join a leading organisation within the construction materials sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning, customer service and coordination skills to join a busy and supportive transport team.
Working Monday to Friday, you'll be part of a rotating shift pattern between 7:00am and 5:00pm (for example, 7:00am-4:00pm, 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5:00pm).
Responsibilities:
* Handling incoming customer calls and processing orders efficiently.
* Scheduling deliveries to maximise vehicle productivity while ensuring customer delivery times and load spacing requirements are met.
* Monitoring daily operational activity across assigned plants and proactively communicating any delays to customers, updating internal systems and liaising with site management.
* Working closely with internal departments to support the creation of new proof of delivery documentation, contract amendments and product mix updates.
* Liaising with operational, technical and commercial teams to support daily production and forward planning.
* Supporting colleagues within the planning team by providing customer updates, handling incoming enquiries and ensuring effective communication across the department.
* Processing both account and cash sale orders, including pricing, system entry and arranging payment prior to delivery.
What We're Looking For:
* Previous experience in a Transport Planner, Logistics Planner, Scheduler or similar coordination role.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident using computer systems and updating live scheduling information.
* Ability to work collaboratively with both customers and internal stakeholders.
* A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
If you're an organised planner who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
To apply for this position, please call in to discuss further or send a CV for immediate consideration.
Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd is a specialist agency supplying permanent, temporary and contractual staff within Commercial, Logistical, Industrial and Manufacturing sectors. We are also accredited members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and follow professional and ethical working procedures