Transport Planner

JR United Kingdom; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical devices is seeking an ambitious Transport Planner to manage outbound logistics and 3PL providers. This full-time role is for maternity cover and includes responsibilities such as planning and scheduling transport, managing the sales logistics contract, and ensuring efficient dispatches. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of freight processes and experience in logistics planning, with a competitive salary and attractive benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus loyalty days

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

BUPA private medical care

Group life insurance

Annual bonus

Free parking, tea, coffee, and fruit

Qualifications

• Knowledge of freight and transport processes.
• Understanding of import/export procedures.
• Experience in planning logistics.
• Experience working with 3PL providers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, book, and communicate all customer and outbound transport.
• Manage the UK Sales 3rd Party Logistics contract and resolve related queries/issues.
• Monitor dispatches and proactively communicate ETAs.

Skills

Knowledge of freight and transport processes

Understanding of import/export procedures

Experience in planning logistics

Experience working with 3PL providers

Job description

Owen Mumford is looking to hire an ambitious Transport Planner! Could this be your next role?

The Transport Planner will be responsible for planning and scheduling outbound transport, and acting as the key contact for all 3PL transport providers and customs clearance instructions.

This position is for maternity cover, offered full-time on a fixed-term contract (12 months).

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, book, and communicate all customer and outbound transport.
• Plan, book, and communicate all supplier and inbound transport, including cross trade.
• Manage the UK Sales 3rd Party Logistics contract and resolve related queries/issues.
• Manage the UK Ecommerce order fulfillment process.
• Monitor dispatches and proactively communicate ETAs.
• Monitor and report on vehicle utilisation.
• Construct and communicate transport KPIs.
• Manage outbound logistics, ensuring correct Incoterms and dispatch times.
• Support Owen Mumford's deferment account management and provide monthly export reports.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of freight and transport processes.
• Understanding of import/export procedures.
• Experience in planning logistics.
• Experience working with 3PL providers.

What We Offer:

Join a successful, innovative, industry-leading company that invests heavily in its staff. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

• 25 days annual leave plus loyalty days.
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days).
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Enhanced sickness pay.
• Group life insurance.
• BUPA private medical care.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Electric car scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Annual bonus.
• Free parking, tea, coffee, and fruit.

About Us:

Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacturing, with nearly 70 years of innovation. Headquartered in the UK, we are committed to improving healthcare through pioneering solutions in a sustainable and accountable manner. We are an equal opportunities employer.