Transport Supply Chain Co-ordinator

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected FMCG company in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Transport Planner. This role involves coordinating transportation across the UK and Europe, ensuring timely dispatch documentation and communication with hauliers. Candidates should have strong organisational and problem-solving skills, alongside a proven background in transport planning. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £35,000 and numerous employee benefits including private healthcare and an employee assistance programme.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Private Healthcare

10% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong organisational, analytical, and administrative skills.
• Proven track record in transport planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all transportation is ordered in line with hauliers.
• Create despatch documentation for the warehouse.
• Communicate daily with hauliers and 3PL warehouses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner

Type: Permanent, Onsite

Salary: Up to £35,000

An experienced Supply Chain Transport Co-ordinator is required to undertake a pivotal role within the supply chain area of this highly respected FMCG business. If you are ready to make a difference and join an organisation that appreciates and values its workforce while 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.
• Creating 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 delivery dates.
• Supporting and managing export documentation processes with relevant departments.
• Requesting 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 role offers valuable support, training, and learning opportunities to work with like-minded professionals. Shortlisting has begun!

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, creed, or other protected characteristics and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

Note: Please ensure you understand how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying. We are acting as a Recruitment Business for this role.