Transport Planning Assistant at Kingspan Water Energy

London, London - England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Transportation & Logistics

Description

What you'll be doing

Support the planning and coordination of all transport movements from the Williton site, including UK, EU and Rest of World deliveries.
Ensure export documentation and customs requirements are fully compliant for international shipments.
Provide planning support for other depots during periods of absence or annual leave.
Work closely with the Customer Service team moving deliveries around to ensure optimum load utilisation.
Assist in controlling transport costs, including driver wages, fuel expenditure and third-party haulage services.
Support monthly reporting, KPI analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transport performance and reduce costs.
Attend meetings to discuss and agree opportunities for improvements.
Help ensure fleet compliance with CPC requirements, Operator Licence conditions and all relevant health and safety standards.
Support the development of warehouses, distribution hubs and distribution networks to meet customer expectations at the lowest achievable cost.
Develop a ‘right first -time culture’ in the distribution of our products and ensure maximum customer satisfaction through the service provided.
Support the Transport Manager in managing the performance of our delivery partners through KPIs.
Build strong relationships with delivery partners to secure competitive pricing and high service standards.
Liaise with haulage companies to ensure timely collections and deliveries where applicable.
Ensure all despatch paperwork, delivery notes and purchase orders are completed accurately and on time.
Collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality and Customer Service teams to ensure products are available and dispatched in line with OTIF targets.
Maintain POD (Proof of Delivery) scanning and filing systems and support the business in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Raise credit requests as required.
Contact customers ahead of deliveries to confirm readiness and ensure a smooth delivery experience.
Prepare end-of-month reports for the SOP.

What we're looking for

Essential Skills & Experience

Knowledge and experience of transport and route planning
Strong IT experience including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
A motivated, proactive and results-driven attitude.
Strong practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The confidence to work independently, demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness and sound judgement.
A people-focused approach, leading and acting with integrity, empathy and respect while building positive working relationships.

Desirable

Experience managing despatch processes
Previous experience in a similar role

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Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

Support the planning and coordination of all transport movements from the Williton site, including UK, EU and Rest of World deliveries.
Ensure export documentation and customs requirements are fully compliant for international shipments.
Provide planning support for other depots during periods of absence or annual leave.
Work closely with the Customer Service team moving deliveries around to ensure optimum load utilisation.
Assist in controlling transport costs, including driver wages, fuel expenditure and third-party haulage services.
Support monthly reporting, KPI analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance transport performance and reduce costs.
Attend meetings to discuss and agree opportunities for improvements.
Help ensure fleet compliance with CPC requirements, Operator Licence conditions and all relevant health and safety standards.
Support the development of warehouses, distribution hubs and distribution networks to meet customer expectations at the lowest achievable cost.
Develop a ‘right first -time culture’ in the distribution of our products and ensure maximum customer satisfaction through the service provided.
Support the Transport Manager in managing the performance of our delivery partners through KPIs.
Build strong relationships with delivery partners to secure competitive pricing and high service standards.
Liaise with haulage companies to ensure timely collections and deliveries where applicable.
Ensure all despatch paperwork, delivery notes and purchase orders are completed accurately and on time.
Collaborate with Sales, Production, Quality and Customer Service teams to ensure products are available and dispatched in line with OTIF targets.
Maintain POD (Proof of Delivery) scanning and filing systems and support the business in identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Raise credit requests as required.
Contact customers ahead of deliveries to confirm readiness and ensure a smooth delivery experience.
Prepare end-of-month reports for the SOP.

What we're looking for

Essential Skills & Experience

Knowledge and experience of transport and route planning
Strong IT experience including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
A motivated, proactive and results-driven attitude.
Strong practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
The confidence to work independently, demonstrating initiative, resourcefulness and sound judgement.
A people-focused approach, leading and acting with integrity, empathy and respect while building positive working relationships.

Desirable

Experience managing despatch processes
Previous experience in a similar role