Transport Planner

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

Job summary

Une entreprise de fret et de logistique recherche un planificateur de transport pour rejoindre son équipe. Ce rôle implique la gestion des opérations de fret, la négociation avec les fournisseurs, et l'optimisation des coûts tout en garantissant la qualité du service. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience dans le secteur du fret, de bonnes compétences en communication et une attention particulière aux détails.

Benefits

Salaire compétitif + prime semestrielle

Accès à une plateforme de bien-être et de réductions

Plan de santé

Programme de voiture électrique

Parking gratuit

Environnement de travail respectueux

Opportunités de formation et développement

Qualifications

• Expérience dans les opérations de fret UK, FCL/LCL et opérations d'entreposage.
• Connaissances géographiques et en inventaire de conteneurs.
• Compréhension des exigences en matière de transport à coût et service optimisés.

Responsibilities

• Gestion quotidienne de l'allocation de transport et des exigences de fret.
• Développement des relations avec les fournisseurs et suivi des KPI.
• Assistance au développement des systèmes de transport.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

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