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Traffic Allocator

Traffic Allocator (DM101) Solihull, England

Salary: GBP22000 - GBP24000 per annum

Traffic Allocator – Solihull

 

We are currently recruiting a permanent 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 accurate and complete.

 

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/Coordinator role desirable
  • Previous experience of Traffic Allocation software systems desirable
  • 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

            

Role Overview

  • Pay rate negotiable dependant on skill set and experience. 
  • Full time hours 37.5 on a rotating AM/PM Shift basis.
  • 6 month probationary period with potential pay review.
  • Immediate start avaialble.
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