Transport Planner – Permanent Role
Salary: 27,000.00 to 32,000.00 (based on experience)
Shift: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:30
Silver Arrow Recruitment has a rare opportunity for a transport planner with a reputable, innovative company in the Birmingham area.
Our client has been developing a Multimodal transport operation, to incorporate all transport requirements throughout the business to support their business demands. The role will primarily work as a support function for our internal departments and work with the Intermodal Manager to manage our transport booking requirements. The role will be varied and involve interface with all departments, working with suppliers directly and shipping lines as we strengthen their transport operation. Quality control and ensuring that they meet transport bookings without fail will be the first stage but will involve proactive development as they expand their operation going forward.
Perm Benefits:
* Pension scheme
* Training & Development
* Onsite parking
Your Role:
* Haulage allocation and day-to-day management as required.
* Focal point for both internal and external customers.
* Complete all requirements and offer alternative options as needed.
* Ensure all haulage requirements are met by approved suppliers.
* Adapt and consider alternative requirements as necessary.
* Balance cost and service requirements at all times.
* Manage key accounts, sustain and develop key flow requirements, and provide support to the Multimodal transport manager.
* Monitor supplier KPIs and assist management.
* Develop relationships with all suppliers and focal points at shipping lines.
* Assist in transport system development and enhance house systems to support operations.
* Oversee UK haulage operations, FCL/LCL, and warehousing operations.
* Manage intermodal and multiple ports operations.
* Possess good geographic and container inventory knowledge.
* Exhibit excellent planning and attention to detail.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Utilize computer/operating systems (Microsoft Windows) and other office applications (Microsoft Office, Cargowise – preferable).
* Be proactive, a team worker with excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Be enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated.
At Silver Arrow Recruitment, our priority is you. We strongly believe in getting to know you and understanding your needs in the hope of building a great working relationship.
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