Transport Planner

PE Global (UK); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national equipment manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Transport Planner for a 12-month contract. The role requires end-to-end planning and shipping of customer orders, ensuring compliance with export regulations. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel and demonstrate strong organizational skills. The position involves flexible shift work and attention to detail is crucial. This is an on-site role with competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate thorough levels of attention to detail when working in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to use own initiative and resolve problems.
• Flexible work approach to support time-sensitive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and ship customer orders to global distribution and OEM partners.
• Complete export documentation including Proforma’s, Labels & Shipping Notes.
• Liaise with customers and carriers for time-sensitive bookings.
• Facilitate freight invoice process in line with carrier invoices.
• Manage exceptions through to resolution.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Export Regulation Knowledge

Customs Warehouse Experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Transport Planner for a leading multi-national construction, mining equipment and engine manufacturing client based in Derby.

This is an initial 12 month contract position working on site 5 days a week.

Shift 1 – Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 16:30 (30 minute break) Friday 08:30 – 16:00

Shift 2 – Monday to Thursday 10:30 – 18:30 Friday 11:00 – 18:30

Once fully trained, candidate will be working 1 week of shift 1 times, 1 week of shift 2.

Pay Rate is £16.85ph PAYE or £22.87ph Umbrella.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• End to end responsibility of planning and shipping of Customer orders to our global network of Distribution and OEM Partners. Liaising with various internal departments, to include Customer Services, Warehouse, Transportation, and external Customers.
• Completion of Export documentation – Proforma’s, Labels & Shipping Notes
• Liaising with Customers and Carriers to arrange and ensure time sensitive bookings are adhered to.
• To facilitate the freight invoice process in line with various carrier invoices through to payment. Managing and highlighting exceptions through to resolution.
• Flexible in their work approach to support time sensitive deadlines and the needs of the business. This is a key role and may require working different times throughout the day to ensure Customer shipments leave on time.

Education/Experience

• Ability to use own initiative and resolve problems
• Organisational and administration skills
• Able to contribute positively within a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Must demonstrate thorough levels of attention to detail when working in a pressurised environment
• Demonstrated experience of using SAP.
• Export Regulation Knowledge
• Customs Warehouse Experience

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply.