Route/Logistics Planner

Route/Logistics Planner Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Route/Logistics Planner to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide accurate administrative, data and operational support to the account management teams via the systems provided -CACI and Excel;
  • Manage and maintain call files in regard to all field operations;
  • Use correct communication methods to provide data to the business and clients;
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of CACI and use this to create effective and efficient territory and journey plans;
  • Prepare both territory and journey planning for clients across the business;
  • Create electronic copies of all journey plans ready for the next week;
  • Provide accurate administrative, data and operational support to the account management team;
  • Manage and maintain a central store database, regularly updating with data captured across client accounts;
  • To undertake additional tasks and projects where required – supporting other accounts throughout busier periods;
  • Provide detailed territory maps in PowerPoint as required;
  • Maintain a logical and efficient computerized filing system, data storage and action on a daily basis where necessary and required.

Requirements:

  • Strong team player and happy to help out others when required;
  • Knowledge/experience of field sales teams is an advantage;
  • Ideally strong geographical knowledge of the UK;
  • Strong communicator and able to liaise with people of all levels;
  • Accurate and an eye for detail;
  • Enjoys a busy role that is heavily data focussed;
  • Ideally experience of using CACI or another journey planning tool;
  • Advanced excel skills.