Freight Forwarder based in Basildon are looking for an experienced LCL Ocean Transport Planner to join their team.
Salary around £(phone number removed)
Hours 8.30am – 5pm
Based in Basildon
20 days holiday + NYE or Xmas Eve
Private healthcare after 2 years
Role will include;
* Ensure as many jobs as possible being requested by customers are planned to be completed
* Plan jobs in such a way to be most cost efficient
* Ensure all problems are reported and, where possible, rectified as quickly as possible
* Ensure the smooth running of all collections & deliveries
* Plan collection/delivery jobs with approved 3rd parties
* Ensure that all customer requirements are adhered to (e.g. time-constrained jobs)
* Follow all internal procedures to ensure compliance to all relevant laws and requirements in areas
such as:
o Health & safety
o Dangerous goods
o Road safety security
o High value freight
This includes ensuring that drivers being planned to carry out jobs are appropriately qualified
* Keep in regular contact with 3rd party suppliers to monitor journeys and any potential issues.
* Including providing clients information on aspects such as traffic problems
* Keep in regular contact with customers to inform them of any issues
* Ensure all runs are inputted onto Phoenix
* Arrange transfers between warehouses into loading depots
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years previous experience within Ocean LCL Transport planning