Transport Planner

Seismic Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner based in Kegworth for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience in global transportation and excellent organisational skills. Key responsibilities include planning and shipping customer orders, completing export documentation, and liaising with customers and carriers to ensure timely bookings. Strong communication and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. This role offers competitive pay and is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency in logistics.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within global transportation.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Ability to use own initiative & resolve problems.
• Able to contribute positively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with a lot of spreadsheet activity.

Responsibilities

• End to end planning & shipping of Customer orders to a global network.
• Completion of Export documentation: Proforma's, Labels & Shipping Notes.
• Liaise with Customers & Carriers to arrange & ensure time-sensitive bookings.
• Facilitate the freight invoice process through to payment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Transport Planner

Kegworth DE74 (Onsite Role)

12 Month Contract - likely to extend and be rolling for the right person

37 hours a week; once fully trained, you ll work 1 week of shift 1 times then 1 week of shift 2:

Shift 1 - Mon to Thurs 08:30-16:30, Fri 08:30-16:00

Shift 2 - Mon to Thurs 10:30-18:30, Fri 11:00-18:30

Up to GBP16.51 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to GBP22.41

Our client is seeking a motivated, organised and detail-oriented individual to join the key operational team managing Global Customer Shipments. Full training will be given, so if you are an enthusiastic fast learner - we want to hear from you! You ll be based in our client s Global Shipping department in East Midlands Gateway, Kegworth, providing organisational and administrative support to the Shipping team, initially on a 12 month contract which is likely to extend and be rolling for the right person!

What will the Transport Planner do?

• End to end planning & shipping of Customer orders to a global network
• Completion of Export documentation: Proforma s, Labels & Shipping Notes

• Liaise with Customers & Carriers to arrange & ensure time sensitive bookings take place
• Facilitate the freight invoice process in line with various carrier invoices through to payment, manage and highlight exceptions through to resolution
• Flexible in your 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

What experience does the Transport Planner need?

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within global transportation
  • Excellent organisational and administration skills
  • Ability to use own initiative & resolve problems
  • Able to contribute positively within a team environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel - there is a lot of spreadsheet activity
  • Must demonstrate thorough levels of attention to detail when working in a pressurised environment
• Positive attitude, engaging personality, and confident communicator

Desirable Skills

• Demonstrated experience of using SAP
• Export Regulation Knowledge
• Customs Warehouse Experience

To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.