Birmingham - Transport Planner
Transport Planner
BCA Logistics
Birmingham Business Park
Salary - £28,000 per annum
With a head office based centrally in Birmingham, BCA logistics is a provider of vehicle inspection, collection & delivery services within the automotive supply chain on a nationwide basis. Typically operating at end of vehicle contract BCA Logistics inspects & collects in excess of 600, 000 vehicles per annum making it the largest provider of these services within the sector with further growth planned.
This is an exciting opportunity to join BCA Logistics, a fast-paced company that really values your skills and hard work.
The role
BCA Logistics Transport Planners are responsible for developing and executing efficient plans for the movement of vehicles. They coordinate, track, and monitor the supply chain process to ensure customer orders are filled on time. Planners also analyse data and design strategies to optimize deliveries, reduce cost, and improve operational efficiency.
The main purpose of the role is to plan the most optimised and cost-efficient plated driver's day, ensuring all vehicles are delivered within a customer driven timeframe and within a working time directive framework.
Logistics Planner Duties
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding logistical issuesMaintain and update logistics database
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Ensure all work is planned in accordance with Customer Service level Agreements.
Ensure all the jobs/movements on the system are planned and allocated to the available driver workforce.
Ensure that the work planned to assist their Recruitment process in that it is efficient and productive to assist in the full training of all new drivers and Inspection Quality Training.
To be aware of clients requirements when allocating drivers (time restraints, excess mileage, time windows and expectations)
Inform Customer Service of any problems and or delays
Respond quickly to real-time events absence coverage, breakdowns and last minute requests
Re-plan the job movements, where required, due to failures, aborts, breakdowns, etc.
Key Skills and requirements
Ability to develop and implement cost-effective logistics plansOrganizational Skills
Problem Solving
Analytical Thinking
Time Management
Proficiency with supply chain software would be an advantage (MANDATA)
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills