Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. The products of Metsä Wood, Metsä Group’s wood products business, include Kerto LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Our products made of northern wood store carbon, and play an important role in combating climate change.
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall .
This recruitment is carried out anonymously
We are looking for a Transport Planner
Overview
With focus on increasing customer satisfaction and optimising its resources, Metsä Wood UK has embarked on a wide range of initiatives and investments which include transforming its ERP & supply chain planning tools, standardising ways of working across its business areas and deeper collaboration with its stakeholders to increase product visibility and service.
As part of this initiative a vacancy has arisen to directly collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as high-profile customers and suppliers of service.
What do you get to do?
Daily plan and manage customer deliveries and collections in line with customer KPIs
Ensure vehicle utilization is maximised where possible, working with Customer Service and Operations teams to improve load fill
Report any stock shortage through to order desk team prior to despatch
Book transport requirement with nominated haulage company’s ensuring best cost / m3 is achieved
Monitor haulier performance against agreed booked slots reporting short falls to Site / Transport Manager
Monitor any additional haulage costs (e.g. demurrage / 2nd day charges) and challenge where possible
Support Distribution picking and loading teams with work balancing where possible
Support site / transport manager with delivery performance reviews
Address any problems or complaints that may arise quickly and amicably
Stakeholders & Operational Interfaces
Customers
Operations teams
Customer Service
Sales teams
Supply Chain
Finance
What are we looking for?
Numerate and analytical, comfortable with intermediate/advanced XLS.
Effective communicator with ability to prioritise. Strong organisational skills.
Comfortable within fast-paced operations; effective problem solving skills.
Preferred experience of SAP ERP and related transport planning software.
2 years+ transport planning experience
Why work for us?
* Compelling brand and company
* Competitive package + hybrid work environment (3 days per week on site at Boston)
* Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
What happens next?
Submit your application using the link "Apply". Do it as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period. Good luck, we hope to hear from you soon!
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Career in the new era means regenerative work – we want to pass on a healthier planet to future generations. As a major player, Metsä Group enables change. We need to challenge our thinking, learn new things and work together with an open mind. Regenerative forestry and sustainable business create a range of opportunities for professionals of various fields. With us, everyone can be just the way they are. Everyone is given opportunities and space to grow, develop and flourish in their career. Enter a new era in your career, welcome to Metsä Group!
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