European Transport Planner

Osborne Appointments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics specialist is seeking an experienced European Transport Planner to efficiently manage scheduling and planning for deliveries and installations across Europe. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in transportation roles, with a strong understanding of cross-border shipping and customs requirements. The position offers benefits such as 28 days of holiday and a company pension after a qualifying period.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a European transport role.
• Knowledge of customs documentation requirements.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and plan deliveries and installations for clients throughout Europe.
• Optimize the use of vehicles, crews, and partners.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and monitor quality.

Skills

Cross border shipping knowledge

Supplier vetting

Analytical skills

Job description

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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.
• Strong analytical skills.

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