Traffic Planner / Distribution Coordinator

Negotiable Salary – (Subject to level of experience in related role)

Well established transport company specialising in the overnight national distribution of fresh produce to wholesale fruit and vegetable markets.

Location; Staplehurst (Nr Marden,) Kent

Position; Permanent

Key requirements of the role;

Reporting to Traffic Supervisor the duties will include;

Input daily order information onto traffic planning spreadsheets

Liason with customers regarding daily order information

Load build & transport planning/scheduling 44 Tonne loads

Communication with drivers and sub-contractors

Investigation and resolving transport related issues.

Liason with customers & hauliers regarding progress of collections/deliveries

Communication of delivery instruction with drivers.

General traffic related administration.

Shift pattern;

Monday – Friday plus alternate weekends (Sat 1000 – 1400hr & Sun 1000 – 1900hr)

Alternating weekly shifts (0800 – 1800 / 1100 – Finish)

The ideal candidate;

Will have experience in a similar transport office role

Will have excellent communication skills

Will thrive in a busy transport office environment

Will be able to work effectively as part of a team

Will be computer literate (Microsoft office desirable)

Please send your CV using the apply online button or call 01580 893714.

Please note;

Due to the high volume of applications for each role advertised we are unable to respond to every applicant.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days of your application this will indicate that we are not progressing your application on this particular occasion.

Closing date for applications; Friday 12th August 2022