Transport Planner - Nights

Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting White Collar Logistics role with a business that wants to develop, coach & mentor you into a Logistics Manager of the future.

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday Night to Friday Night (8pm to 5am) - THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY TO FINISH EARLIER ON YOUR FRIDAY SHIFT.


THE ROLE:

A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 40+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the North West and beyond.
Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
Thinking commercially at all times.
Other operational requirements as they arise - this is an SME business so you will have a wider scope than within a blue-chip business.
This role will be working Monday night to Friday night but may require some flexibility dependent upon operational challenges.
Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
Training, Coaching and even vocational courses (i.e.

CPC Management course) will be provided


THE PERSON:

Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL
Able to work nights circa 8pm - 5am (Monday to Friday) - THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY TO FINISH EARLIER ON YOUR FRIDAY SHIFT.
Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE
Able to commute to & from Wigan on a daily basis.
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 20 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.