Transport Planner (European)

Salary: £27,000 per annum pro rata – see below for full benefits



The job holder will be responsible for the effective planning and supervision of road shipments in accordance with strict operating procedures, ensuring optimum internal and external communication both with customer contacts and the network of approved hauliers.

 

Key requirements:

 

·         Experience in road freight forwarding (EU road haulage would be a bonus)

·         Experience in dynamic planning of multiple road shipments

·         Excellent administration skills

·         Flexible approach and ability to prioritise

·         Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

·         MS Office knowledge

·         Knowledge of any of the following languages (French, German, Italian, Swedish) would be advantageous

 

Key responsibilities:

 

1. Operations

a. Managing effectively multiple road shipments, sharing relevant information as necessary providing operational support to other team members as required

b. Evaluation of load configuration and cost comparison for proposed routing, utilising approved haulier’s for work based on cost

c. Maximise all co-loading opportunities, escalate all missed opportunities after identifying the causes.

d. Adherence to GDP requirements for managing healthcare supply chains

 

2. Communication

a. Provide clear and timely communication of proposed routing plans via Traffic Sheet – notifying sites of the proposed plan to agreed deadline to the customer base.

b. Ensure that supplier base (haulier network) are fully engaged in shipment requirements. Capturing all costs associated with the shipment control.

 

Benefits

 

·         25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) prop rata

·         Company Pension Scheme

·         Employee benefits i.e. Discount schemes including E-vouchers and gift cards, gym membership as well as a recognition platform

·         Critical Illness Cover

·         Tailored development and career opportunities

·         Company sick pay*

·         Employee Wellness initiatives – 24/7 online GP, mental health support service etc



Job Title: Transport Planner (European)

Location: Ridgmont, Bedfordshire – Hybrid role, work remotely up to 3 days a week

Salary: £27,000 per annum pro rata – see below for full benefits

Hours of Work: 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Fixed term contract to end of March 2023 with option to extend / go permanent

Job Reference: PH10393



Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency for this role.