Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Planner to enhance internal operations and manage transport booking requirements. This position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and have strong communication skills, facilitating effective partnerships with customers and suppliers.

Benefits

Competitive salary with semi-annual bonus

Benefits, discounts, and wellness platform access

Health cash plan

Octopus Electric Vehicle scheme

Free parking

Respectful working environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with UK haulage operations, FCL/LCL, and warehousing.
• Knowledge of intermodal and multi-port operations.
• Good geographic and container inventory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Transport planning and haulage allocation management.
• Act as the focal point with internal and external customers.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and assist management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong planning and attention to detail

Proactive team player with good time management

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

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Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro delivers import/export air, ocean, and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics, and specialized services in retail, manufacturing, and chemicals.

At Metro, our innovative technologies, pushing boundaries, and most importantly, our employees set us apart.

Metro is seeking a Transport Planner to join our Transport team in supporting internal departments and working with the Intermodal Manager to manage transport booking requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport Planning
• Haulage allocation and day-to-day management
• Act as focal point with internal and external customers
• Complete all requirements or offer alternatives
• Ensure haulage requirements are met by approved suppliers
• Adapt and consider alternative requirements as needed
• Balance cost and service requirements
• Develop and support key accounts and flow requirements
• Monitor supplier KPIs and assist management
• Develop relationships with suppliers and shipping lines
• Assist in transport system development and enhancements

Experience:

• UK haulage operations, FCL/LCL, and warehousing
• Intermodal and multi-port operations
• Good geographic and container inventory knowledge

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong planning and attention to detail
• Proactive team player with good time management
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office applications
• Understanding of the importance of attention to detail and commercial impact

Why choose Metro?

• Competitive salary with semi-annual bonus
• Benefits, discounts, and wellness platform access
• Health cash plan
• Octopus Electric Vehicle scheme
• Free parking
• Respectful working environment
• Training and development opportunities