Pallet Network Planner

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