International Transport Planner – Hybrid Route Optimisation

Think Specialist Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Private Health Insurance

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme

Employee incentive programme

Free parking

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment is recruiting a Transport Planner for a Hemel Hempstead client in the international logistics sector. The role focuses on planning and coordinating cross-border road transport, optimising routes and resources across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in international road transport route planning, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant operational experience in international transport/logistics.
• 3–4 years in route planning and optimisation for international road transport.
• Understanding of transport regulations and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with vendors and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily international cross-border road transport operations.
• Collaborate with drivers and partners to meet schedules.
• Monitor vehicle movements and route efficiency continuously.
• Prioritise orders and ensure on-time processing and delivery.
• Manage collections/deliveries and maintain transport data in the system.
• Handle queries with a focus on prompt, high-quality service.

Skills

Route planning

International transport

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Teams

Outlook

Excel

Office 365

Job description

Think Specialist Recruitment is recruiting a Transport Planner for a Hemel Hempstead client in the international logistics sector. The role focuses on planning and coordinating cross-border road transport, optimising routes and resources across multiple countries.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in international road transport route planning, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a competitive salary and benefits.