Job Role: Transport Planner
Division/Department: Non-Network & Continent/Trailer Operations
Location: Dartford
Reports to: European Operations Manager
About Europa Worldwide Group:
Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator with three divisions, Europa Road, Europa Air & Sea, and Europa Warehouse, and has been featured in The Sunday Times Top Track 250 for three years.
The group employs over 1,400 people with 17 branches in the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, plus Europa’s own teams in France, Belgium and the Netherlands and internationally in Hong Kong, China, India, and the UAE.
Position Summary:
To efficiently manage a pot of haulage ensuring we can achieve a target number of collections per day with minimal km’s between deliveries and collections and manage all the associated facets associated with international transport.
This is where you come in:
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Transport Planner to join our transportation team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the efficient operation of our trucks and trailers, ensuring timely delivery of goods to various destinations.
Our Ideal Person:
* Previous experience in transport planning within the freight/logistics industry is essential along with an excellent knowledge of UK geography for effective route planning and logistics management.
* Is adaptable and demonstrates the ability to swiftly adapt to changing circumstances and think on their feet to resolve issues effectively.
* Has meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks.
* Willing and able to adjust priorities and manage multiple tasks as required and responds positively to shifting demands and requirements.
* Capable of working independently, managing time efficiently, and meeting deadlines.
* Proficient in using various IT tools and software to enhance productivity and streamline processes and produce comprehensive reports.
* Can communicate clearly and professionally with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
* Ensures that all tasks are completed within set timeframes and to the required standard.
* Maintains a positive and energetic outlook, even under pressure.
In this role, you will:
* Be responsible to ‘Drive your Export’ ensuring you understand and have planned all the associated facets of your shipment:
o Ensure the collection time/window is achievable.
o Ensure the delivery time/window is achievable within the natural scope of the truck.
o Obtain the export declaration internally or collect declaration externally.
o Obtain the import clearance understanding the clearance location and if any transit documents are required.
o Booking onto the most efficient ferry route.
* Manage the transit to ensure the shipment deliveries on time.
* Ensure you create the most efficient operational plan that is achievable, presents the lowest possible empty kms and delivers the highest level of Gross Profit.
* Present the driver an accurate and detailed plan that is achievable.
* Follow up all vehicles under your control ensuring they are on time; any delays are communicated and any mechanicals they are reported to the fleet department with any impact to the shipment communicated to the shipment stakeholders.
* Daily follow up with drivers using TMS de-brief screen and trailer trackers talking to drivers are on-time and all shipment milestones are completed: Onsite loading, Loaded, Crossing details, Onsite off-loading & POD uploaded.
* Manage daily collection capacity ensuring you have enough vehicles to meet your target and if not working with the Forwarding Manager to buy/sell loads.
* Follow up drivers’ performance reporting driver issues to your line manager and search for improvements wherever possible.
* Ensure all plans are compliant with law in which the vehicle is operating with the main considerations being Tacho law, Mobility Pack and Cabotage.
* Undertake any other duties as requested by their line manager, commensurate with the role.
What you can expect from us:
* Excellent salary package.
* Hybrid Working 2 days from home and 3 onsite.
* Free Car Parking & Canteen Facilities.
* 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays.
* Enhanced Maternity / Paternity & Adoption pay.
* Employee Wellbeing Programme.
* Refer a Friend Scheme (Earn up to £1000).
* The opportunity to develop, progress and work within a global organisation which is rapidly growing.
* Charity 50-50 & Long service awards.
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