Route Planner / Supervisor
Location: Harlow
Salary up to £42k DOE
We are delighted to be working for a well know and reputable FMCG company based in Harlow. They are looking for a Route Planner Supervisor. This is a to optimise route planning, enable efficient stock transfer, and support daily operations within the transport department, aiming to enhance delivery efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and support in the department's day-to-day running, with the opportunity to progress.
This role is suited for individuals who demonstrate a keen ability to support and improve operational processes and communicate effectively within a team. The candidate should be proactive and adaptable. This role is perfect for someone ambitious with a desire to progress within a business environment.
Daily Key Tasks of the Route Planner/Supervisor:
- Ensuring efficient and effective planning of all routes.
- Ensuring efficient and effective stock transfer between the three business sites.
- Assist in operational support and coordination as required. Including supervision of staff
- Communicate effectively with drivers and warehouse staff.
- Assist with loading accuracy, stock rotation and liaising with stock control.
Ad Hoc tasks for the Route Planner/Supervisor:
- Providing cover for other team members (holidays and sickness)
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the transport department. Including order inputting.
- Analyse route data to suggest improvements.
Key essential skills required for Route Planner/Supervisor:
- Competent in mathematics and English
- Very good IT skills in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail.
Desirable:
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Transport Management
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday on a rolling week, earlies will be 7am to 3pm and lates 9am to 5pm.
The role will be based at the Harlow site but may be required to travel to 2 further sites in Enfield.
This job description is a guide to the key duties, responsibilities, and tasks for which the jobholder is accountable, but due to the nature of the business, the specific responsibilities and activities may vary and develop over time. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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