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Permanent - Transport Planner / Manager – West London
We are recruiting for a Transport Planner / Manager to join a specialist plant hire company working within the construction industry. The role will be based in West London.
Key Duties:
- Manage a large fleet of HGV's for plant deliveries nationwide
- Develop and implement transportation plans to ensure efficient movement of plant machinery to construction sites.
- Coordinate and schedule the delivery and collection of plant machinery, considering factors such as project deadlines, vehicle availability, and driver schedules.
- Manage and coordinate transportation resources to ensure that deliveries are made on time and to the correct destination
- Liaise with site managers and project teams to understand project requirements and plan transportation accordingly.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a transport route planner or similar
- Previous experience within the construction plant sector or similar
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in transportation management systems and software.
Apply today or contact Sam Jaffe at Cavendish for more information.
Cavendish Recruitment Professionals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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Permanent - Transport Planner / Manager – West London
We are recruiting for a Transport Planner / Manager to join a specialist plant hire company working within the construction industry. The role will be based in West London.
Key Duties:
- Manage a large fleet of HGV's for plant deliveries nationwide
- Develop and implement transportation plans to ensure efficient movement of plant machinery to construction sites.
- Coordinate and schedule the delivery and collection of plant machinery, considering factors such as project deadlines, vehicle availability, and driver schedules.
- Manage and coordinate transportation resources to ensure that deliveries are made on time and to the correct destination
- Liaise with site managers and project teams to understand project requirements and plan transportation accordingly.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a transport route planner or similar
- Previous experience within the construction plant sector or similar
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in transportation management systems and software.
Apply today or contact Sam Jaffe at Cavendish for more information.
Cavendish Recruitment Professionals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Transportation Planner
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Permanent - Transport Planner / Manager – West London
We are recruiting for a Transport Planner / Manager to join a specialist plant hire company working within the construction industry. The role will be based in West London.
Key Duties:
- Manage a large fleet of HGV's for plant deliveries nationwide
- Develop and implement transportation plans to ensure efficient movement of plant machinery to construction sites.
- Coordinate and schedule the delivery and collection of plant machinery, considering factors such as project deadlines, vehicle availability, and driver schedules.
- Manage and coordinate transportation resources to ensure that deliveries are made on time and to the correct destination
- Liaise with site managers and project teams to understand project requirements and plan transportation accordingly.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a transport route planner or similar
- Previous experience within the construction plant sector or similar
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in transportation management systems and software.
Apply today or contact Sam Jaffe at Cavendish for more information.
Cavendish Recruitment Professionals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Transportation Planner
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Permanent - Transport Planner / Manager – West London
We are recruiting for a Transport Planner / Manager to join a specialist plant hire company working within the construction industry. The role will be based in West London.
Key Duties:
- Manage a large fleet of HGV's for plant deliveries nationwide
- Develop and implement transportation plans to ensure efficient movement of plant machinery to construction sites.
- Coordinate and schedule the delivery and collection of plant machinery, considering factors such as project deadlines, vehicle availability, and driver schedules.
- Manage and coordinate transportation resources to ensure that deliveries are made on time and to the correct destination
- Liaise with site managers and project teams to understand project requirements and plan transportation accordingly.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a transport route planner or similar
- Previous experience within the construction plant sector or similar
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficient in transportation management systems and software.
Apply today or contact Sam Jaffe at Cavendish for more information.
Cavendish Recruitment Professionals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
Senior Transportation Planner
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement optimised transportation plans and route strategies to maximise efficiency and minimise costs.
- Utilise advanced logistics software and TMS (Transportation Management Systems) to plan, schedule, and track shipments.
- Coordinate effectively with a network of drivers, dispatchers, and warehouse operations to ensure seamless execution of delivery schedules.
- Monitor real-time transportation activities, identifying and resolving potential delays or disruptions proactively.
- Analyse transportation data to identify trends, performance metrics, and areas for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to understand delivery requirements and client needs.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
- Manage carrier relationships and negotiate favourable rates and service agreements where applicable.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across various departments.
- Prepare reports and present findings on transportation performance, costs, and efficiency initiatives to management.
- Contribute to the strategic planning of the transportation department and identify opportunities for innovation.
- Oversee fuel management strategies and driver performance metrics.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning, logistics coordination, or fleet management.
- Proven expertise in using Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and other logistics planning software.
- Strong understanding of transportation regulations, shipping best practices, and fleet operations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
- Experience in managing a large fleet or complex distribution network is highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving logistical challenges.
Supply Chain Planner
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Requisition ID: 60847
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in production or transport scheduling to join a collaborative and dynamic team. If you're interested in expanding into a more cross-functional role within Supply Chain, this could be the right next step for you.
We’re seeking someone who brings enthusiasm for Supply Chain operations, along with a commitment to continuous improvement—both in site processes and personal development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
Key responsibilities
- Review weekly production requirements and schedule production efficiently to meet customer demand.
- Monitor daily adherence to the production schedule and adjust priorities as needed to maintain supply continuity.
- Collaborate with Customer Care to address any issues related to customer supply.
- Coordinate requests for special deliveries or concessions and ensure relevant documentation is completed.
- Maintain records of plan change costs and generate associated reports.
- Understand and incorporate trial production requirements into weekly planning.
- Update and manage open process orders and shipping master data in the SAP system.
- Work closely with the call-off team to ensure daily materials availability.
- Maintain and update weekly KPI reports.
- Support daily transport planning tasks and provide coverage when needed.
- Create delivery orders in SAP and liaise with approved logistics providers to ensure timely delivery to customer locations.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Qualifications and skills
- Good experience in a Supply Chain role; experience in the food industry is a plus but not required.
- Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office, email, and presentation tools.
- Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing context; certifications such as APICS, IPICS, or CIPS are advantageous.
- Demonstrates active listening and shares relevant information and knowledge with others in a timely and respectful manner.
- Effectively plans, organizes, and prioritizes resources and activities to achieve outcomes using appropriate methods.
- Shows adaptability and flexibility to succeed in dynamic and evolving environments.
- Open to exploring alternative ideas and approaches to improve processes and outcomes.
- Builds and maintains collaborative relationships across teams and departments to support individual and organizational effectiveness.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-MU1
Posting Type: LI
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