Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Transport Planner to manage transport booking requirements and support internal teams. In this role, you'll oversee haulage operations, ensure operational efficiency, and liaise with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong planning skills and a solid understanding of UK haulage operations, backed by excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with biannual bonus

Access to wellness platform and discounts

Health cash plan

Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme

Free parking

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in UK haulage operations, FCL/LCL, and warehousing.
• Good geographical understanding and container inventory knowledge.
• Proactive approach with strong planning and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage haulage allocation and day-to-day transport requirements.
• Develop relationships with suppliers and handle KPI monitoring.
• Balance cost and service requirements effectively.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Planning

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Geographic knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Windows

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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