Transport Planner
10 days ago
Burnley
Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations. Transport Planner Upto £40.7k + Excellent Benefits Lancashire Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport planning professional as they look to recruit a Transport Planner at their site in Burnley on a Sunday to Thursday basis (10am – 7pm). Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be part of a transport office team of three, working alongside a Transport Administrator and Assistant Transport Manager to coordinate and supervise the day-to-day transport operation. Together, you will ensure routes are planned efficiently, drivers are effectively managed, and all legal and compliance standards are maintained. You will be a key point of contact for drivers, customers, and internal departments, helping ensure a smooth and efficient delivery operation. Key Accountabilities as Transport Planner: Plan and manage daily multi-drop delivery schedules Route vehicles efficiently to maximise fleet and driver utilisation Allocate and manage driver/vehicle resources effectively Monitor live delivery routes using tracking systems Manage day-to-day driver, route, and customer queries Resolve delivery issues quickly and professionall...