Are you methodical and organised with a solid background in the world of international logistics. Are you looking to further develop your career within the supply chain and logistics industry? If so, our International FTL Planner role could be for you Here at Langdons, we have an amazing opportunity for a International FTL Planner to join the team based in Dover. You will be working on a full time, temporary basis covering maternity leave, working Monday to Friday (08:00-17:00) and in return, you will receive a highly competitive salary of £33,955.18 per annum plus excellent company benefits The International FTL Planner role. This is a fantastic role for a an organised invididual who really cares about ensuring our customers reveive the best possible service. About us: Whether it’s fresh consignments or frozen goods we have it covered Langdons can deliver to almost any location in the UK or Ireland within 24 hours. We have 9 depots and over 375 lorries carrying chilled and frozen food all over the country. We’re the only company providing a 24-hour service of this kind, and we’re very good at it. Langdons are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, treating all applicants equitably and ensuring all recruitment is based on merit. However, we particularly welcome applications from the following groups as they are underrepresented in our industry: Women, LGBT, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants. What’s in it for you? Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme Annual pay review Company sick pay Optional overtime available Long Service Bonus Payments Free inhouse job specific training and development Opportunity for career relevant apprenticeships Free onsite parking Free tea/coffee/milk Office/Warehouse to wheels scheme Employee Assistance Programme Staff Discount Scheme What you’ll be doing as our International FTL Planner: Planning of vehicles taking load factors, customer opening hours, driving hours and all other legal requirements into consideration Profit & Loss responsibility Supervision and control on a daily basis to ensure that collection and deliveries are carried out as per your instructions Timely and effective communication between office, customers, sub-contractors and drivers and any other parties involved in the process Using own initiative to make decisions relevant to your area of control Administration Commercial representation Assist in other areas within the business as and when required. What qualifications and experience are we looking for in our International FTL Planner: At least three years’ experience in the haulage/freight forwarding industry and having a good understanding of all aspects of fleet and driver management, scheduling/planning, WTD and tachographs. IT literate in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to compile, analyse and interpret relevant data Extensive knowledge and application of health and safety procedure What skills are we looking for in our International FTL Planner: Ability to use initiative and to be so organised that key tasks can be completed fully and on time. Ability to work to fluid targets and deadlines Proven verbal and written communication skills Proven arithmetic skills Ability to work as part of a team If you don't have all of these skills and experience, please don't be put off applying. Full training would be given and to us the right attitude and approach is far more important If this role sounds like the right fit for you, click apply today to become our new International FTL Planner, we would love to hear from you