Overview

Position Title: Transport Planner

Company: Clipper Logistics plc

Location: Leeds, UK

Job Description:

The main purpose of the role is to ensure the successful execution of the daily/weekly transport plan within the frame work of client requirements, legal compliance and internal/external SLA’s . The role will include dispatching/briefing drivers, monitoring drivers throughout their delivery/collection routes and then debriefing drivers at the end of their shift.

Responsibilities:

  • Able to achieve the required standards of performance to meet customer demands – 100% on time delivery service. Any exceptions are reported in a timely manner and client communications maintained.
  • Proactively planning the daily transport schedule to ensure al customer requirements are met.
  • Complete daily checks to ensure that the daily transport schedule is adequately resourced.
  • Fully brief drivers prior to dispatch to ensure they understand their route, the requirements of the route and is adequately training on all systems and processes.
  • Ensure that all routes are tracked via HHT (where appropriate) and the driver are logged on and compliant.
  • Ensure that every route is tracked via the tracking systems. Any exceptions or faults are reported to your manager.
  • Ensure the accurate recording of all data entry including tachograph and route scheduling documents.
  • Fully debrief every driver on their return to ensure compliance with the route, reporting any exceptions to your manager.
  • Ensure that all POD’s are returned, completed and accurate for every trip that requires them.
  • To ensure that as part of the debrief process that all driver’s paperwork is completed, compliant and accurate, reporting exceptions to your manager.
  • All daily reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner as directed by the transport manager.
  • Ensure that yard checks are completed as directed by the transport manager.
  • Accurate and timely reporting on driver’s attendance, absence and performance.
  • Respond appropriately to all clients queries as required.
  • Proactive problem solving on a daily basis to ensure 100% service delivery and legal compliance.
  • Details and complete handover to the management team and your colleagues on a shift by shift basis.

Requirements:

  • High performer (regularly achieves KPI target)
  • Reliable (high attendance and good timekeeping)
  • Assist with general duties within the transport function.
  • Transport knowledge, would be an advantage
  • Highly flexible
  • Very trustworthy & honest
  • Good communicator
  • Works safely and follows Health & Safety and site rules
  • Self-motivated
  • Determined to work to a high-quality standard and challenges own performance and standards in order to achieve more
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Ability to embrace change and adapt to a rapidly changing fast paced environment

About Clipper Logistics plc

Founded in 1992, Clipper Logistics plc has been a leader in retail logistics for more than two decades, operating in over 50 sites in the UK and mainland Europe, and employing a workforce of over 7,500 which rises to 10,000+ during peak periods.