Transport Planner

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Maidstone seeks a Transport Planner to optimize transport bookings and manage day-to-day haulage operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in UK hauling operations and exceptional planning skills. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and numerous employee benefits that promote wellness and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary including bonuses

Gym discounts and wellness platform

Health cash plan

Electric vehicle car scheme

Free parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in UK haulage operations with FCL/LCL.
• Knowledge of intermodal and multiple port operations.
• Good geographic and container inventory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage haulage allocation and day-to-day operations.
• Be a focal point for internal and external customer interactions.
• Monitor supplier KPIs and develop relationships.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

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

At Metro, its our innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries and, most importantly, our employees that sets us apart.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Transport Planning

• Haulage allocation and day to day management as required
• Focal Point, both with internal and external customers
• Complete all requirements and or offer alternative options to complete.
• Ensure all Haulage requirements are met by approved suppliers.
• Adapt and consider alternative requirements as required
• Balance Cost and Service requirements at all times
• Key Accounts, sustain and develop key flow requirements and provide support to the Multimodal transport manager.
• Supplier KPI monitoring, complete and assist management
• Develop relationships with all suppliers and focal points at Shipping Lines.
• Transport system development and assistance enhancing house systems to support.

Experience

• UK Haulage operation, FCL / LCL and warehousing operations
• Intermodal and multiple ports operations
• Good geographic and container inventory knowledge

General Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and attention to detail
• Proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills
• Excellent usage of computer / operating system (Microsoft Windows) along with other office applications (Microsoft Office)
• An understanding of why attention to detail matters and the commercial impact this has

Why choose Metro?

• Competitive salary including a bonus which is paid twice a year!
• Access to our benefits, discounts and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail and much more.
• Health cash plan.
• Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Free parking.
• Respectful working environment.
• Plenty of opportunities for training and development