Transport Planner (Job ID: 1902)

ASCO Group Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Aberdeen is seeking a Transport Planner to efficiently coordinate transportation movements and support operations. The ideal candidate has experience in road transport legislation and is proficient in using Transport Management Systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The role offers a competitive salary with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Operations based planning role.
• Calm and focused under pressure, able to adapt to tight deadlines.
• A self-starter who demonstrates initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement transportation movements efficiently.
• Utilise TMS to ensure accurate cargo collection and delivery.
• Review collection times and communicate with vendors.

Skills

Experience of Road Transport Legislation

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Collaborative team player

Tools

Transport Management System

Job description

Responsibilities

• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Responsible for efficiently utilising tools and resources for preparing, planning and implementing Internal and external transportation movements to ensure safe, cost effective and first class service delivery with excellent customer engagement. Duties include:
• Focal Point for the planning of clients' transport requirements, assisting other Transport Planners as required.
• Utilise TMS (Transport Management System) effectively ensuring cargo is efficiently collected and delivered and presented accurately for invoicing in line with individual customer requirements.
• Create and recreate jobs and journeys from pending materials pushed through from QMS, based on sailing time, ensuring maximum efficiency and not impacting vessels.
• Discuss collections with vendors to confirm cargo for collection matches. Discuss timings and loading sequence to ensure Cargo is collected in line with vessel Loading/Sailing times.
• Review collection times v scheduled work plan. Communicating any late arrivals for collections to vendors/shipping teams.
• Support Transport Controllers as requested and required, ensuring Sub-Contractor timings and chargeable work are captured accurately at the time.
• Ensure chargeable work is entered correctly and validate chargeable work prior to invoicing, including hours to be billed.
• Review Power BI reports identifying areas for improvement.
• Attend Morning Calls as required and update on priorities, transport resource and any other relevant information. cascade to Transport Team.
• Reviewing vehicle tracking system to reduce inefficiencies and improve performance
• Vehicles and trailers required for inspection and MOTs to ensure compliance for O Licence
• Resources planning duties for vehicle allocations, daily trailer check and billing of trailers,
• Arranging distance work, processing abnormal loads and assisting Operations when required

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Experience of Road Transport Legislation, including driver’s hours regulations
• Experience in a similar Operations based planning role
• Commercially Aware with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to adapt and learn other systems
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude
• Calm and focused under pressure, able to adapt to tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Solutions orientated and driven to deliver exceptional performance and customer service, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• A self-starter who demonstrates initiative and ownership and instils the same in others.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• An attention to detail, the ability to analyse and report data, and excellent planning and organising skills.
• Experience of a Transport Management System

As you would expect from a highly progressive company, an attractive remuneration package is available to the successful applicant. When applying, your CV should include your current/most recent employment, which clearly demonstrates examples of the skills and behaviours required for the above role.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date: 16/10/2025

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