Transport & Traffic Planner

Solidus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable packaging company is seeking a Transport & Traffic Planner to oversee timely delivery of goods in the UK. This role requires previous experience in transport planning and customs clearance, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage a small team effectively. An attractive benefits package and a dynamic working environment are offered. Ideal candidates will have experience with Sage 200 and a strong MS Office proficiency.

Benefits

Workplace Pension contributions

Medi cash

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Free Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing a small team.
• Previous experience in transport management required.
• Knowledge of customs clearance processes a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team to develop skills and performance.
• Ensure prompt booking of transport requirements.
• Act as the first contact for transport enquiries.

Skills

Transport management

Customs clearance process

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Job Title

Transport & Traffic Planner

Location

Skipton

Salary

35 - £43k Depending on Experience

Job Type

Full Time, Permanent

About us

We are Solidus. Involved with our environment since 1870. With pride in our history, we make circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions for customers all over the world. In the past from straw, now from recycled paper.

Here you get the possibilities. To learn, to develop, to make a difference. We do this with 1500 colleagues throughout Europe. With the passion for technology and driven by progress. Together we contribute to less waste and a cleaner world.

An international player and still always close by. Full of innovation, full of new ideas, full of opportunities for everyone. So whatever your talent or ambition is, grow the way you want. Lets grow together!

Important Note

the company does not offer sponsorship so candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role

About the role

The Transport & Traffic Planner is responsible for all activities related to ensuring our customers always receive goods on time via our network of haulage partners.

Previous experience of traffic planning within a busy environment is required so that you can support the planning performed by our vendors. Applicants will require a strong level of computer skills to then be provided training on systems they will use.

The role requires a high level of diligence and communication on a daily basis to ensure all transport requirements are correctly understood, translated and delivered for the customer. Shipment progress will be monitored each day ensuring early problem solving of any potential issues. Where it may become necessary to contact customers you will present our Account Management team with all of the information they require to discuss the situation and find an acceptable resolution.

What you will do

• Manage a small team – develop skills, performance, behaviours & attendance following company procedures and set goals & objectives during one-to-one sessions, manage expectations
• Ensure that all transport requirements are booked with haulage partners in an accurate and timely manner
• Raise purchase orders associated with haulage activities
• Act as the first point of contact and owner of any enquiry relating to transport based matters, ensuring all enquiries are turned around in a timely manner
• Manage inbound/outbound loading schedule to ensure effective and efficient management of resources at all times
• Manage and process customs clearance – work closely with the Warehouse & Distribution team to ensure excellent internal comms around shipping/inbound requirements
• Daily cross‑functional liaising with all colleagues across the business where required in matters relating to transport
• Ensure CRM systems are kept updated following each and every contact with vendors
• Actively assist the Warehouse team in the management of stock
• Assist in the management of PODs where required
• Attend and participate in any meetings required
• Achieve KPIs set for the department and individuals
• Ensure customs clearance documents are up to date and filed as required

About you – Essential requirements

• Experience of managing a small team
• Previous experience of transport management
• Experience of customs clearance process and procedures
• Effective and efficient time management prioritising and multi‑tasking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Active problem solving
• A team player
• Prepared to help with all tasks
• Flexible approach managing work within the specific deadlines
• Strong communication skills with excellent telephone manner
• Competent in MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel

About you – Desirable requirements

• Experience within the packaging industry
• Knowledge of Sage 200

The job description is not exhaustive. From time to time you may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities which are not included in the above description: but are within you capabilities and where necessary training will be given.

Why join us

As Transport & Traffic Planner at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing.

We offer you an attractive benefits package. And last but not least, a pleasant working environment in which you work together with enthusiastic and driven colleagues.

The organization has a very flat hierarchies and short decision‑making paths, you will have direct communication with UKBU and sales directors, BU managers, Vendors & Suppliers, Operational & Commercial Supply Chain Colleagues all levels and Colleagues across the UK business unit as required on a project‑by‑project basis.

Our benefits

• Workplace Pension contributions
• Medi cash
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free Onsite Parking

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role

Candidates with experience of : Logistics Planner, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transport Coordinator, Senior Logistics Coordinator, Traffic Management Operative, Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Operative, Transport Coordinator, Fleet Operative, Planning Operative may also be considered for this role

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