Transport Administrator - Day shift

DescriptionTransport Administrator - Salary £24,960k
Days Shifts: Working 4 On 4 Off
Start time: 0600 to 1800 with Overtime opportunities available
Our client is recruiting for a Transport Administrator to join the Operational Team
This role will be to execute and develop the most cost effective and efficient transport plan for the operation which will meet with customer collection schedules.
How will you contribute?
* Reporting to the Transport Supervisor.
* Utilising the Transport Management System to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan.
* Produce a daily transport plan that is both practical and achievable ensuring minimal cost and maximum profitability.
* Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are always met.
* Managing drivers’ hours and infringements.
* Daily execution of the plan, ensuring all collections are made on time in full.
* Managing and controlling sub-contraction requirement.
* Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties and maintain regular contact with both internal and external customers.
* Liaise very closely with the Warehouse teams to achieve the most effective loading schedule.
* Liaise with other sites to ensure optimum operating efficiency across the network.
What will you bring?
* Experience of working in or alongside a Transport Team.
* Analytical skills.
* Good general PC skills.
* Good verbal communication skills.
* Good knowledge of driver’s hours and WTD.
* Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment.
* Ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external customers.
* Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach.
* Working knowledge of WMS & Ortec [TMS] would be advantageous although full training will be given.
* Will include an element of weekend working
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£24,960
Coleford, Gloucestershire
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