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Traffic Allocator

Traffic Allocator (HW101) Halewood, England

Traffic Allocator – Halewood

 

We are currently recruiting a Traffic Allocator for the CAT UK c/o JLR Midlands contract, based at the Solihull site.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor the Traffic Allocator’s role is to ensure vehicles are despatched from the compound in a timely and effective manner to the correct destinations ensuring all documentation is correct.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring vehicles are dispatched from compound effectively
  • Identifying new processes to enable effective running of the operation
  • Contacting appointed delivery companies each morning to advice on allocation of vehicle/load required for that day for all vehicles and destinations
  • Carrying out regular stock checks on pitch to maintain service levels
  • Monitoring Load allocation throughout the day updating the Team Leader with any client requests
  • Liaising with carriers to resolve any issues relating to compound volume and vehicle distribution
  • Dealing with queries raised by the JLR relating to volume and allocation to delivery companies
  • Liaising daily with the JLR despatch regarding scheduled vehicle movements and weekly / monthly forecasts
  • Monitoring “late vehicles” throughout the day to ensure lead times are adhered to.
  • Delivering loads on D42 system as notified by the delivery companies
  • Checking Loads on D42 systems in the event of any queries being raised.
  • Ensure ANPR system is monitored, actioned and updated on an hourly basis
  • Answering incoming calls
  • Update JLR system with vehicle location
  • Process / Restrict problem vehicles

 

Desired Experience & Competencies

  • Previous experience within a Traffic Allocation role
  • Previous experience of Traffic Allocation software systems
  • Sound understanding of computer programs and general administration experience
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel, Word & Access skills, numerical skills
  • Proven organisational abilities and an ability to prioritise workloads to meet objectives and deadlines working under pressure.
  • Confident communication skills, both via e-mail and telephone, to internal staff, carriers and client

 

This is a permanent role subject to a 6 month probation period

 

Application:

Please esure a cover letter is provided with your application.     

Please note interviews for this role are scheduled for Wednesday 18th July 2019           

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