FMCG Transport Planner | Day Shift & Growth Prospects

Bis Henderson; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This role offers a stable position with excellent development prospects. You'll be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of transport for a major client.

Your responsibilities include creating transport plans, liaising with transport suppliers, and building customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have previous planning experience, particularly in the FMCG sector, alongside strong communication and PC skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the FMCG sector is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail is necessary.
• Must possess strong PC literacy including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create road transport plans for customer orders.
• Liaise with fleet and third-party transport suppliers.
• Negotiate rates with customers and transport providers.
• Ensure successful planning for large scale customers.
• Maintain relationships with transport providers and warehouses.
• Monitor compliance to process and customer request.

Skills

Transport Planning experience

FMCG sector experience

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Strong PC Literacy

Knowledge of driver's hours

Education

Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Bis Henderson is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their team in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This role offers a stable position with excellent development prospects. You'll be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of transport for a major client.

Your responsibilities include creating transport plans, liaising with transport suppliers, and building customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have previous planning experience, particularly in the FMCG sector, alongside strong communication and PC skills.