Transportation planners are in charge of the logistics within a company to get products to the customer or consumer in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
This role encompasses purchasing, supplier management, warehousing, distribution and customer service. Many people work together to ensure the whole supply chain functions to achieve results.
Typical work activities
- Managing budgets
- Organising schedules and routes
- Ensuring that vehicles are safe and comply with legal requirements
- Keeping drivers informed of their duties
- Planning routes and scheduling loads
- Booking in deliveries and liaising with clients
- Directing transport activities
- Monitoring transport costs
- Working to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation through carbon friendly transport strategies
Qualifications
- This field tends to be open to graduates of any discipline, though geography is often regarded as relevant.
- You may want to consider a postgraduate qualification accredited by one of the chartered institutes in this area such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Work experience
Related work experience may be fairly easy to obtain for this career, as warehousing, storage, retail and administration are all relevant to the sector and can be used to gain valuable experience
More information
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