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Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for an Ocean Transport Planner to join their office in Basildon.
- Ensure as many jobs as possible being requested by customers are planned to be completed appropriately
- Plan jobs in such a way to be most cost efficient
- Ensure all problems are reported and, where possible, rectified as quickly as possible
- Ensure the smooth running of all collections & deliveries
- Plan collection/delivery jobs with approved 3rd parties
- Ensure that all customer requirements are adhered to (e.g. time-constrained jobs)
- Follow all internal procedures to ensure compliance to all relevant laws and requirements in areas such as:
- Health & safety
- Dangerous goods
- Road safety security
- High value freight
This includes ensuring that drivers being planned to carry out jobs are appropriately qualified
- Keep in regular contact with 3rd party suppliers to monitor journeys and any potential issues. Including providing clients information on aspects such as traffic problems
- Keep in regular contact with customers to inform them of any issues
- Ensure all runs are inputted onto Phoenix
- Arrange transfers between warehouses into loading depots.
Min 2 years LCL Transport Planning experience required.
