Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder, specialising within the Far East, USA as their main areas. Forming partnerships to freight manage their client's global business leaving the client free to concentrate on its own core business. Their management team is totally focused on achieving higher levels of service both internally and externally. Now due to expansion we are now recruiting for a Transport Planner to join the team in their Felixstowe locationYour role will include * Transport Planning* Haulage allocation and day to day management as required * Being the focal point, for internal and external customers * Complete all requirements and or offer alternative options to complete. * Ensure all Haulage requirements are met by approved suppliers. * Balance Cost and Service requirements at all times Haulage Product * Key Accounts, sustain and develop key flow requirements and provide support to the Multimodal transport manager. * Supplier KPI monitoring, complete and assist management * Develop relationships with all suppliers and focal points at Shipping Lines. * Transport system development and assistance enhancing house systems to support.In order to apply you will have:* FCL / LCL container movements * Intermodal and multiple ports operations * Been responsible for container releases * Scheduled containers from Southampton * Created schedules for transport * Been responsible for booking haulage - receive and deliver Package and Benefits:* Salary £28,000 to £34,000 dependent upon experience * Pension * 22 days holiday to start * Rewards and Discounts* Heath care plan* Cycle to work scheme* Social events* Free Parking* Plus more
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Transport Planner - Containers
Freight Personnel
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 3 days
Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EP
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Full Time
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- Our client, an International Global Freight Forwarder specializing in the Far East and USA, is recruiting a Transport Planner for their Felixstowe location due to expansion.
- The role involves transport planning, haulage allocation, and being the main contact for internal and external customers.
- Candidates should have experience with FCL/LCL container movements, intermodal operations, and scheduling transport, with at least a few years in a related role.
- The salary for this position ranges from £28,000 to £34,000, depending on experience, along with benefits such as pension, healthcare, and 22 days of holiday.
- Additional perks include rewards and discounts, a cycle to work scheme, social events, and free parking.