Transport Planner

Location: Croydon
Salary: Up to -40,000
Monday - Friday

I currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing transport operation in Croydon, moving approx. 450 pallets per day. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and successful transport team where you will play a key role in keeping operations running efficiently and ensuring excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and coordinating daily deliveries and collections
• Managing routes to ensure maximum efficiency and service levels
• Enduring drivers are fully briefed and complete their deliveries and collections on time
• Maintaining regular communication with drivers throughout the day to manage any issues or changes
• Liaising with customers to provide updates and resolve any transport-related queries
• Managing pallet distribution schedules and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Monitoring vehicle utilisation and adapting plans to meet operational demands
• Ensuring compliance with transport regulations and company procedures

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Transport Planner role within a busy transport environment
• Strong experience within pallet distribution/networks
• Excellent local geographical knowledge of Croydon and surrounding areas
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a high-volume workload
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and customer-focused approach

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary of -35,000 per annum
• The opportunity to join an established and growing transport operation
• A supportive team environment with long-term career prospects

If you have a strong background in transport planning, experience with pallet operations and the local geographical knowledge to succeed in a fast-paced environment we''d love to hear from you - apply now with your up to date CV!

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