Pinnacle Group Limited
Transportation Scheduler
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Transportation Scheduler
Pinnacle Group is looking for a highly organised Transportation Scheduler to manage the day-to-day administrative and operational support to our logistics team. You will be joining our Workplace FM Team based at Carrington, Manchester M31.
Pinnacle Workplace delivers tailored facilities management solutions across cleaning, security, catering, and specialist industrial services. With nearly 600 colleagues nationwide, the team supports clients in manufacturing, retail, education, and office environments.
Your Role
Your role will involve arranging and organising transportation of bulk and packed vehicles, using the Delivery Due List (DDL) and Warehouse Management (WM) module to allocate stock by liaising with internal and external contacts, e.g. Customer Services, Hauliers, Customs Officials, etc. To manage the SAP extra costs for transportation and provide customs information as required.
This is a Permanent Role x 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm. Please note that there are no public transport links to the location, so applicants must have their own means of transport.
Who We Are
Pinnacle Group is a market-leading national provider of housing, neighbourhood, and workplace services. With over thirty years of experience, we deliver expert, place-based management and maintenance solutions that enhance the everyday lives of the communities we serve.
We’re a people-first organisation with a values-driven culture that has stood the test of time - reflected in the way we care for both our employees and our customers.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who not only meets the key criteria below but also embraces our core values – Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge, and Deliver Excellence – and is committed to earning and maintaining the confidence of our clients and communities.
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Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Will Include
- Schedule the transportation requirements of the PP plant for both bulk and packed products. Includes the requirements of shipping into the UK, Europe, and International destinations.
- Liaise with the Logistics Service Provider (LSP) to ensure warehouse and shipping office activities are optimised.
- Identify the requirements for container loading and co-ordinate the activities required to ensure smooth collection and dispatch.
- Liaise with “Freight forwarders and customs brokers” to ensure all the International shipping requirements are understood by Carrington and transmitted to the warehouse teams. Arrange customs documentation after collecting routing information and preparing SAP deliveries with information required for customs activities.
- Co-ordinate the booking of all extra costs related to shipping activities from Carrington site. This will include costs related to customer returns, re-routings, demurrage, and all other surcharges.
- Liaise with Sales / Hauliers to meet customer delivery dates.
- Investigate Haulier complaints and provide information for management.
- Check the Delivery Due screen for customer orders that are due for delivery, confirm with Haulier that they can meet the customer delivery date, assign product to the order using an agreed stock rotation policy & check that the vehicle arrives to load on time, to meet the required delivery date.
- Liaise with other on-site Logistic group members, i.e. Plant Schedulers, Stock Management, Warehouse Group, and other members of the dispatch office.
- Manage the DDL/TMS systems with reference to customer-specific requirements.
- Carry out haulier reviews of performance with hauliers at least on an annual basis.
- Learn and develop competency in other key roles within the Logistics team to ensure full business efficiency, multi-skilling, appreciation of the duties of colleagues, and the ability to further develop one's own career.
- Co-ordinate “Bags to Bulk” activities within the Logistics and warehouse teams.
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Key Essential Requirements Will Include:
- Access to own transport * due to location.
- Experience of operating in an SAP environment.
- Experience in excess of 5 years within a similar shipping and warehousing environment is preferred.
- NVQ3 level or equivalent in manufacturing or supply chain based learning.
- Must be fluent in written and verbal English.
- Be effective in a variety of communication settings, listen to others, provide timely and helpful information to others, encourage expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
- Competent in a wide range of MS Office applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Our Offer
We believe that diversity makes us stronger. The more varied our workforce, the better we can understand, reflect, and meet the needs of the communities we serve. That’s why we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – especially those who represent the communities we work with every day.
As a colleague, you’ll be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where you’re encouraged to thrive. We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential through continuous learning, development opportunities, and career progression.
Benefits
In addition to statutory benefits such as sick pay, maternity/paternity leave, a pension scheme, and annual leave, we offer a wide range of additional benefits tailored to your role and business area, including:
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Personal Development Plans
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