Traffic Planner REF ZZ 1175

Our client located in the Heathrow area is looking for a Traffic Planner Salary £30k dependant on age/experience

This role is Monday to Friday 0830 -1800 approx., however whilst getting familiarized with the role you will need to be available evenings and weekends as backup

Out line of the Role:

The main goal of the Planner is optimizing asset utilization, load factor and minimizing route cost while keeping customer performance high and stable for own assets.

Working as part of a team with close communication between drivers and other team members.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in the field of logistics
• Knowledge of customs procedures
• Knowledge of and interest in automated planning systems
• Knowledge of logistics and planning principles
• Knowledge of drivers hours and transport legislation
• Basic knowledge of cost price calculations
• Able to express in English

Duties:

Planning of the movement of aircraft engines, related components and exceptional cargo on a 24/7, 365 basis.

• Interfacing with blue chip client and business professionals on a daily base.
• Is responsible for planned on-time performance
• Is responsible for empty running and load factor
• Is responsible for the planned route cost, concerning toll and kilometres within his region
• Is responsible for providing service with a range of specialised vehicles
• Steers on truck productivity
• Ensuring the smooth and calm running of a very busy team
• Takes care of optimizing the load factor while minimizing empty running
• Takes care of minimizing the planned route cost by optimizing the planned route
• Plan’s fuelling in a trip based on fleet planners’ requests
• Active communication with colleagues across the EU, freight planning, expedition, customer service, truck planners and fleet service