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 at the Birmingham location
Your 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:
* UK Haulage operation, FCL / LCL and warehousing operations
* Intermodal and multiple ports operations
* Good geographic and container inventory knowledge
* Excellent planning and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Package and Benefits:
* Salary £27,000 to £30,000 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
Back to searchTransport Planner
Freight Personnel
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
Solihull, West Midlands B91 3SX, England
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder specializing in the Far East and USA.
- They are currently seeking a Transport Planner for their Birmingham location to manage transport planning and haulage allocation.
- The role requires candidates to have experience in UK haulage operations, intermodal transport, and excellent planning skills.
- The salary for this position ranges from £27,000 to £30,000, depending on experience.
- Candidates should possess strong communication and influencing skills, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
