Transport Planner

Our Transport Planners are responsible for executing first class services such as transport management, requests and deviation management according to our joint and contractual customer agreements.,

• Coordinate transport services for customer orders.
• Schedule and create cost effective transport plans, making optimum use of own fleet of vehicles versus sub-contractor haulage and rail.
• Agree with logistics service providers to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery service in full.
• Select transport modes, logistics service providers, considering the agreed selection parameters.
• Manage ad-hoc transport requests and adjustments.
• Organise special transport requests.
• Manage drivers' daily schedules to maximise productivity and ensure costs are controlled.
  
  Transport/planning knowledge and experience desirable / advantageous as is experience of Transport Management Systems.
• Good proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Flexible working approach.
• Ability to understand and execute new processes - confidence in working with accounts and figures would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and over the phone - a strong customer service focus is essential to us.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised as well as within the wider team. Undergo security vetting in accordance with government policies.
  
  If you would like to become a valued member of our team then we will also make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. We offer a competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service), life assurance and private medical insurance. You will also have the opportunity to join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts and savings on a wide range of high street or internet goods and services.