Transport Planner

Position Overview

Kinaxia Logistics Limited is seeking a meticulous Transport Planner to join its team in Colchester. The primary responsibility is to strategize and implement collection and delivery timetables using the most cost-effective approaches, aligning with company goals, customer service expectations, and legal regulations.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Schedule: Monday to Saturday, with work on one Saturday per month
• Daily hours: 09:30 to 18:30
• Total hours per week: 45
• Annual salary: 35,000
• Additional perks include life assurance, pension scheme, complete uniform and PPE, onsite parking, employee support program, loyalty awards recognizing service milestones (5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 years), and access to various discounts on shopping, travel, motoring, and leisure activities.

Role Responsibilities

• Maximise the use of all IT tools, including TMS and customer portals, to plan fleet and workforce deployment efficiently.
• Ensure optimal utilisation of vehicles by accurately coordinating drivers, vehicles, trailers, deliveries, and return trips.
• Collaborate closely with the workshop to guarantee vehicle and trailer availability, integrate service schedules into planning, and promptly advise operations of any availability risks.
• Share transport plans with the team to enhance operational efficiency and sustain excellent customer service.
• Manage workforce levels, including agency staff, to meet and exceed daily plans and client needs.
• Maintain clear communication with customers to grasp and resource their schedules, manage handovers to relevant parties during operational delays, ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Oversee planning and control of deliveries for upcoming days while providing pricing, quotations, and booking processes that satisfy customer expectations.
• Engage in team activities, including cross-training to ensure coverage during absences.
• Identify, communicate, and implement continuous improvements to enhance business operations.
• Adhere to high standards of housekeeping and safety, complying with health and safety policies to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Familiarity with Highway Code, EU tachograph rules, Working Time, and Road Transport Regulations.
• Experience with transport operational systems and logistics problem analysis.
• Strong geographical knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Relevant background in transport planning and operations.
• Demonstrated application of company core values: Safety, Talent, Attentiveness, and Reliability.