Transport Planner

Hexagon Recruitment Partners; Egham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Egham is seeking a skilled Transport Planner to enhance their freight operations. The role involves developing efficient transportation routes and managing relationships with carriers to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in air and road logistics with excellent customer service skills. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in developing transportation routes considering cost, efficiency, and safety.
• Experience in coordinating shipments and managing logistics operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and logistics providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal transportation routes.
• Choose appropriate carriers and logistics providers.
• Coordinate multiple shipments into full truckloads.
• Plan transportation movements for timely deliveries.
• Use tracking systems to monitor shipments.
• Ensure compliance with transport documentation.

Skills

Air and road logistics expertise

Customer service

Route optimization

Tracking systems

Compliance management

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading logistics company for a skilled Transport Planner to join their dynamic team based in Egham, Surrey . This role is essential in ensuring the efficient movement of freight and cargo operations through effective planning, coordination, and management of land-based transport while adhering to strict safety and security regulations.

If you are an experienced Transport Planner with air and road logistics expertise and a passion for customer service, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop optimal transportation routes considering distance, time, cost, and mode of transport.

Choose appropriate carriers and logistics providers based on capacity, reliability, cost, and service agreements.

Coordinate multiple shipments into full truckloads or container loads to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

Plan and schedule transportation movements, ensuring timely pickup and delivery.

Use tracking systems to monitor shipments in transit and communicate updates to carriers and customers.

Ensure all transport documentation and reports are accurate and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.

Identify potential savings and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Build strong relationships with clients, ensuring high ...