Planner - Links Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Planner GoalsThe 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. Hierarchical connectionReports :Operational Manager UK London Heathrow 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

 Tasks & Responsibilities:

• 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
• Steers on truck productivity concerning his trips and the total fleet

 Key Performance Indicators:

• On-time performance
• Truck productivity
• Asset utilization
• Load factor and empty running
• Account service

Salary £35,00.00 depending on experience Shift 4 on 4 off days 10 hour shift