Transport and Warehouse Planner

Job Title: Transport and Warehouse Planner

Location: Redditch

Hours: Monday to Friday 09.00 – 18:00, 42.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive Salary based on experience

HR Employment are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport and Warehouse Planner in Redditch. The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively, be highly organised and remain focused under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

* Route Planning: Plan and optimize HGV routes, ensuring maximum efficiency, fuel economy, and timely delivery schedules.

* Fleet Management: Oversee and monitor the fleet of HGVs to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules, legal requirements, and operational standards.

* Coordination: Liaise with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations and resolve any delivery or scheduling issues.

* Compliance: Assist with all operations comply with relevant health and safety, transport regulations, and industry standards, including drivers’ hours regulations and vehicle compliance.

* Problem Resolution: Quickly address and resolve any issues that arise, such as delays, breakdowns, or unexpected changes to routes. Predict forthcoming capacity issues and create plans to resolve before the issue arises.

Key skills/Experience required:

* Proven experience in logistics, fleet planning, or HGV route planning.

* A solid understanding of transport operations, including driver schedules, routes, and regulatory compliance.

* Knowledge of HGV fleet management and cost control.

* WMS and TMS systems and tools.

* Warehouse operations and material flow.

If you are interested in our Transport and Warehouse Planner role, or would like some more information, then please APPLY NOW or call the HR Employment team on (phone number removed)