Powered by industry-leading Metro technology, Metro delivers import/export air, ocean, and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics, and specialized services in retail, manufacturing, and chemicals.
At Metro, our innovative technologies, pushing of boundaries, and most importantly, our employees set us apart. We are proud to say we were voted a Great Place to Work by our employees in recognition of the positive ethos we have created across all our locations.
We are actively seeking a driven and proactive individual to join our newly created transport team based in Felixstowe. If you have experience in UK haulage and FCL/LCL operations, we invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team.
The role will primarily work as a support function for our internal departments and collaborate with the Intermodal Manager to manage our transport booking requirements. The role will be varied and involve interfacing with all departments, working with suppliers and shipping lines as we strengthen our transport operation. Quality control and ensuring we meet transport bookings without fail will be the first stage, but it will involve proactive development as we expand our operation going forward.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Planning
* Haulage allocation and day-to-day management as required.
* Focal point, both with internal and external customers.
* Complete all requirements and/or offer alternative options to complete.
Transport Service Level & Cost Constraints
* Ensure all haulage requirements are met by approved suppliers.
* Adapt and consider alternative requirements as needed.
* Balance cost and service requirements at all times.
Haulage Product
* Key accounts: sustain and develop key flow requirements and provide support to the multimodal transport manager.
* Supplier KPI monitoring, complete and assist management.
* Develop relationships with all suppliers and focal points at shipping lines.
* Transport system development and assistance enhancing house systems to support.
General Skills
* UK haulage operation, FCL/LCL, and warehousing operations.
* Intermodal and multiple ports operations.
* Good geographic and container inventory knowledge.
* Excellent planning and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Proficient in computer/operating systems (Microsoft Windows) along with other office applications (Microsoft Office) (Cargowise – preferable).
* Proactive team worker with excellent time management and organization skills.
* Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated.
Why Choose Metro?
* Competitive salary including a bonus paid twice a year!
* Access to our benefits, discounts, and wellness platform including offers on gym memberships, a wide range of restaurants, retail, and much more.
* Health cash plan.
* Octopus Electric Vehicle car scheme.
* Plenty of opportunities for training and development.
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