Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder, specialising within the Far East and USA as their main areas. They form partnerships to freight manage their client's global business, allowing the client to concentrate on its own core business. Their management team is focused on achieving higher levels of service both internally and externally.
Now, due to expansion, we are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join the team in their Felixstowe location.
Your role will include:
1. Transport Planning
2. Haulage allocation and day-to-day management as required
3. Being the focal point for internal and external customers
4. Completing all requirements and/or offering alternative options
5. Ensuring all haulage requirements are met by approved suppliers
6. Balancing cost and service requirements at all times
7. Sustaining and developing key flow requirements for key accounts and providing support to the Multimodal Transport Manager
8. Monitoring supplier KPIs and assisting management
9. Developing relationships with all suppliers and focal points at Shipping Lines
10. Transport system development and assistance to enhance house systems
In order to apply you will have:
1. Experience with FCL/LCL container movements
2. Knowledge of intermodal and multiple ports operations
3. Experience in being responsible for container releases
4. Experience in scheduling containers from Southampton
5. Experience in creating schedules for transport
6. Experience in booking haulage - receive and deliver
Package and Benefits:
1. Salary £28,000 to £34,000 dependent upon experience
2. Pension
3. 22 days holiday to start
4. Rewards and Discounts
5. Health care plan
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. Social events
8. Free Parking
9. Plus more
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