Senior Transport Planner (Paragon)

We are actively recruiting for a Senior Transport Planner (Paragon) to join a fast growing organisation in the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain sector in Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire.

Client Details

My client focuses on distributing 3PL services nationally across the country. Based in Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, the company has report large scale grow in both revenue and profits over the last half-decade. They are now looking to expand their operation and bring on board like-minded individuals.

Description

The successful Senior Transport Planner (Paragon) will report directly into the Head of Transport & Planning and will be responsible for the following areas:

Planning own fleet and dedicated sub-contracted fleet around a home and store delivery network using the Paragon Planning system.
Build economical transport loads for the network from a trunking and delivery perspective
Assist in negotiating rates with both customers and transport providers
Focus on providing efficiency's within the transport network, in order to maximise profits
Aim to plan for around 150 loads of materials each week
Successfully plan a large national transport network
Process orders planned by Sales RepresentativesProfile

As a Senior Transport Planner (Paragon) you will ideal have the following skills to fulfil the vacancy. You will also be easily commutable of Burton-on-Trent in Derbyshire:

Paragon Transport Planning experience.
Experience planning transport networks with over 100 movements per-week.
A flair for customer service
Experience of working to deadlines in a logistics environment
A willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.Job Offer

£27,000-£33,000
Company bonus scheme - up to 15%
Private healthcare on offer with longetivity of service
5 weeks paid holiday per year