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Transport Planner Tamworth, England

Maersk

Full Time Tamworth, England 25479 - 30776 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN STOKE ON TRENT

The transport Planner optimises the daily transport plan to ensure the most cost-effective solutions are delivered utilising transport planning software, ensuring that all supplier orders entered in the supplier web portal are collected and delivered on time.

The team ensure all collection requests are managed and arranged by the Control Tower, supporting the development of processes to execute operational activities and demonstrate control ensuring service quality. The transport Planning team create & tender shipment collection/delivery requirements to predefined carrier base utilising a web based system ensuring all costs are accurately captured. You will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that we provide the Customer with a best-in-class supply chain solutions through the use of mutually agreed carriers.

Location of the role is Stoke-on-Trent.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all planning activity is within the parameters of customer Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Support the achievement of operational performance as defined by customer contract and KPIs
Create & support a culture of continuous improvement in routing and scheduling activities to ensure cost down targets are met
Work closely with the other Control Tower team members to ensure that all operational activities are completed effectively and on-time
Build trusted relationships with service providers, off-site colleagues and customers to drive supply chain success
Support other control tower work streams as required
Work with and develop suppliers to ensure compliance with ordering platforms.
To ensure that all aspects of the business operate within defined corporate and legislative requirements
To comply with best practice and highest standards and ensure these standards are consistently achieved, reviewed and improved
To foster a culture of continuous improvement and “best in class” cost control
Engage with all relevant HR policies and procedures, participating and contributing effectively.
Work closely with Line Management in developing a personal development plan.

Requirements

Experience gained within a Customer service/transport planning environment with UK planning experience
A good degree of computer literacy, with a comprehensive working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Excellent communication skills (at all levels), good listener and effective in communicating ideas to support the development of good Customer relationships
Ability to demonstrate logical thinking
Strong and effective organising, planning and process work methods