European Transport Planner

OA; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics specialist in Ashford is seeking a European Transport Planner. The role involves optimizing vehicle use for deliveries across Europe, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. The position offers 28 days of holiday and a company pension, with the opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday a year including bank holidays

Company Pension (after qualifying period)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a European transport role.
• Knowledge of cross border shipping and customs documentation requirements.
• Supplier vetting and onboarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient scheduling and planning of deliveries across Europe.
• Manage supplier relationships and quality performance.
• Provide customs guidance and integrate new partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focused approach

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a European Transport Planner to join a leading logistics specialist based in Ashford TW15.

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days holiday a year including bank holiday – rising to a maximum of 33 for time served
• Company Pension (after qualifying period)

What will you be doing in the European Transport Planner role?

• Provide efficient scheduling and planning of deliveries/collections and installations for Rhenus’ clients throughout Europe.
• Plan carefully to optimise use of vehicles, crews and partners.
• Book partners and sub-contractors, agree pricing and raise POs for the work.
• Sign off supplier purchase orders (to agreed sign off level).
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with subcontractors, monitoring quality and performance.
• Source new carriers to suit business needs considering quality, capability and cost.
• Integrate new partners into the Rhenus network through the various approval processes.
• Provide cross border customs guidance and ensure robust solutions and partners are in place.

What we would like from you:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a European transport role.
• Knowledge of cross border shipping and customs documentation requirements.
• Supplier vetting and onboarding.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a customer focused approach.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.