Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting Transport Planner role with a business that actively looks to reward success and develop its people.

HOURS OF WORK:

• Mondays to Fridays on Days.

THE ROLE:

• A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 30+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the UK.


• Identification of subcontracting and backload requirements and arranging these accordingly.
  
  


• Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.


• Thinking commercially at all times.


• Other operational requirements as they arise - this is a fast-paced Logistics business so you will have a wide scope to contribute in various areas.


• Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.

THE PERSON:

• Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL


• Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE


• Transport operational experience - DESIRABLE


• Able to commute to & from the Rochdale area on a daily basis.


• Good commercial & financial awareness of the impact Planning has upon the Transport operation.


• Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.


• A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.


• Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
  
  

ABOUT US:

With over 22 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.