Kinaxia are recruiting a Pallet Network Planner to join their team at their site in Telford. The successful candidate will plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements relevant to the network operation.
- Monday - Friday
- PM Shift
- 52.5 hours per week
- Additional benefits:
- Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme
- Full uniform and PPE
- Onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years' service)
- Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)
About the job:
- Make full utilisation of TMS and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/trailers to improve both the efficiency of the department, the business and the Network.
- Work with the drivers to develop an effective relationship resulting in improved productivity and sustained customer service levels.
- Communicate and share plans to the transport team to deliver through efficiency and maintain customer service levels.
- Manage staffing levels, including agency staff to ensure sufficient staffing levels are always in place to meet and exceed the daily plan and to meet customer requirements.
- Create, promote and implement clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI's and the profitability of the business.
- Monitor all information to ensure it is up to date and held in a secure location in order to comply with GDPR legislation.
- Control and plan operational deliveries for the following day and provide rates, quotes and process all customer bookings to meet customers' needs and expectations.
- Operate to a high standard of general housekeeping and work safely, complying with all health and safety regulations to maintain a clean, safe, and tidy working environment.
- Ensure to work with safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the Company is compliant.
Your knowledge and experience:
- Logistics qualification would be desirable
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) or equivalent
- Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
- Commercial awareness
- Working knowledge of transport operation systems
- Geography
- Health and Safety regulations