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Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting Transport Planner role with a business that actively looks to reward success and develop its people.
HOURS OF WORK:
- Mondays to Fridays on Days.
THE ROLE:
- A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 30+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the UK.
- Identification of subcontracting and backload requirements and arranging these accordingly.
- Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
- Thinking commercially at all times.
- Other operational requirements as they arise - this is a fast-paced Logistics business so you will have a wide scope to contribute in various areas.
- Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
THE PERSON:
- Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL
- Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE
- Transport operational experience - DESIRABLE
- Able to commute to & from the Rochdale area on a daily basis.
- Good commercial & financial awareness of the impact Planning has upon the Transport operation.
- Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
- A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
- Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
ABOUT US:
With over 22 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
