European Transport Planner

Coburg Banks Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK logistics provider is searching for an experienced European Transport Planner to lead and expand their operations. You will manage a team, ensure compliance in transport planning, and focus on improving service delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in road transport planning and knowledge of automotive logistics. This role offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus a car allowance and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Expenses for EU travel

Qualifications

• Proven experience in European road transport planning within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of automotive JIT/JIS flows and multi-country operations.
• Working knowledge of customs documentation and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise EU transport plans to reduce empty runs.
• Manage ferry and Eurotunnel bookings across multiple countries.
• Ensure compliance with EU Mobility Package and legal requirements.
• Oversee GB-EU customs flows and collaborate with brokers.
• Lead and coach a team of four planners and coordinators.
• Monitor transport execution and resolve operational issues.

Skills

European road transport planning

Understanding of automotive JIT/JIS flows

Customs documentation knowledge

Leadership skills

Proficiency with TMS/telematics systems

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced European Transport Planner looking to make a significant impact? Our client, a leading UK and European road transport logistics provider, is seeking a dynamic individual to lead and expand their European road operations. Based near Newport, Gwent, this role offers the opportunity to manage a team and ensure high-profile automotive customers are serviced efficiently across Europe.

• Up to GBP60,000 salary plus car allowance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous improvement

The Role

As a European Transport Planner, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build and optimise EU transport plans, focusing on reducing empty runs and detention
• Manage ferry and Eurotunnel bookings, as well as vignettes and tolls across multiple countries
• Ensure compliance with EU Mobility Package and other legal requirements
• Oversee GB?EU customs flows and collaborate with brokers
• Lead and coach a team of four planners and coordinators
• Monitor transport execution and resolve any operational issues
• Own and drive lane P&L metrics and service KPIs

The Candidate

The ideal European Transport Planner will have:

• Proven experience in European road transport planning within a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of automotive JIT/JIS flows and multi-country operations
• Working knowledge of customs documentation and compliance regulations
• Proficiency with TMS/telematics systems and Excel
• Leadership skills in team scheduling, coaching, and performance management
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

The Package

The European Transport Planner will receive:

Annual salary of GBP60,000

• Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Expenses for EU travel

The client is a prominent UK and European road transport logistics provider, serving a diverse range of industries across Europe. They are committed to delivering high-quality service and operational excellence.

If you're a European Transport Planner ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, this opportunity could be perfect for you. Join a well-invested operation where you can lead a team and drive continuous improvement. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry.

If you have experience as a Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Freight Forwarder, Supply Chain Manager, or Operations Manager, you might find this European Transport Planner role particularly interesting.