Transport Planner

Huntress; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business invites applications for a permanent Transport Planner role. The position involves overseeing transportation logistics and requires a proactive candidate with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Private Healthcare

10% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in transport planning.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all transportation is ordered as per business requirements.
• Daily communication with hauliers and 3PL warehouses.
• Support and manage export documentation processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Transport Planner

Permanent, Onsite

35,000

An experienced Transport Planner is required to undertake a pivotal role working within the supply chain area of this highly respected FMCG business. If you are ready to make a difference and join an organisation who appreciates and values its workforce whilst offering a collaborative and inclusive working environment then look no further!

To succeed, you will need;

• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational, analytical, and administrative skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate challenges and find creative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of success in a similar transport planning role

Position Involves:

• Ensuring all UK, European and worldwide transportation is ordered in line with the business hauliers
• To create all despatch documentation for the warehouse in line with customer and business requirements.
• Daily communication with various hauliers and 3PL warehouses to ensure orders are picked and collected on time meeting customer orders delivery dates.
• Support and manage export documentation process with the relevant departments
• Request haulier quotations to ensure competitive prices are obtained

What's on offer;

• Employee Assistance Programme - Immediate access to Dentist and Doctors
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Healthcare
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The opportunity will provide valuable support, training and learning opportunity to work with like-minded professionals.

Shortlisting has begun!

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