Transport Planner

Seismic Ltd; Quorn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider is seeking a motivated Transport Planner to join their operational team in Quorn. This role involves planning and shipping customer orders globally, ensuring timely documentation, and managing freight invoices. Applicants should possess strong organizational skills and experience in global transportation, alongside competent use of Microsoft Excel. The hourly rate ranges from GBP16.51 to GBP22.41 depending on the contract type. Flexible working hours are provided, including two shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within global transportation.
• Excellent organizational and administration skills.
• Ability to use own initiative & resolve problems.
• Must have a positive attitude and engaging personality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and ship customer orders to a global network.
• Complete export documentation including proformas and shipping notes.
• Liaise with customers and carriers for time-sensitive bookings.
• Manage the freight invoice process from carrier invoicing to payment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

Job description

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?

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 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

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 - 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.

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