Working place: Skipton
Position: Transport & Traffic Planner
Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience
Benefits:
* Workplace Pension contributions
* Medi cash
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Free Onsite Parking
Role Description:
The Transport & Traffic Planner is responsible for all activities related to ensuring our customers always receive goods on time via our network of haulage partners. Previous experience of traffic planning within a busy environment is required so that you can support the planning performed by our vendors. Applicants will require a strong level of computer skills to then be provided training on systems they will use. The role requires a high level of diligence and communication on a daily basis to ensure all transport requirements are correctly understood, translated and delivered for the customer. Shipment progress will be monitored each day ensuring early problem solving of any potential issues. Where it may become necessary to contact customers, you will present our Account Management team with all of the information they require to discuss the situation and find an acceptable resolution.
Responsibilities:
* Ensuring that all transport requirements are booked with haulage partners in an accurate and timely manner.
* Raise Purchase orders associated with haulage activities.
* Be the first point of contact and owner of any enquiry relating to transport based matters, ensuring all enquiries are turned around in a timely manner.
* Management of inbound/outbound loading schedule to ensure effective and efficient management of resources at all times.
* Work closely with the Warehouse & Distribution team to ensure excellent internal communication around shipping/inbound requirements.
* Daily cross-functional liaising with all colleagues across the business where required in matters relating to transport.
* Ensuring CRM systems are kept updated following each and every contact with vendors.
* Actively assist the Warehouse team in the management of stock.
* Assist in the management of PODs where required.
* Attend and participate in any meetings required.
* Achieve KPIs set for the department and individuals.
* Ensure customs clearance documents are up to date and filed as required.
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience of transport management.
* Effective and efficient time management prioritizing and multi-tasking.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Active problem solving.
* A team player – prepared to help with all tasks.
* Flexible approach managing work within specific deadlines.
* Strong communication skills with excellent telephone manner.
* Competent in MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel.
Desirable Requirements:
* Experience within the packaging industry.
* Knowledge of Sage 200.
* Knowledge of customs clearance procedures.
The job description is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities which are not included in the above description but are within your capabilities and where necessary training will be given.
Our Offer:
As Transport & Traffic Planner at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing. We offer you an attractive benefits package and a pleasant working environment in which you work together with enthusiastic and driven colleagues. The organization has very flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths; you will have direct communication with UKBU and sales directors, BU managers, Vendors & Suppliers, Operational & Commercial Supply Chain colleagues – all levels and colleagues across the UK business unit as required on a project-by-project basis.
About Solidus:
We are Solidus. Involved with our environment since 1870. With pride in our history, we make circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions for customers all over the world. In the past from straw, now from recycled paper. Here you get the possibilities to learn, develop, and make a difference. We do this with 1500 colleagues throughout Europe, driven by progress and a passion for technology. Together we contribute to less waste and a cleaner world. An international player and still always close by, full of innovation, new ideas, and opportunities for everyone. So whatever your talent or ambition is, grow the way you want. Let’s grow together!
Strictly No Agencies Please
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/11/2024
Reference ID: TTPSK
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