Job vacancy - Transport Planner

Position: Transport Planner
Reference: acsRDplant
Location: Purfleet
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
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Job Title: Transport Planner

Are you a German speaking Transport Planner? Do you have 2-3 years' experience in a freight forwarding? This is a hands-on position where you can excel in an environment that embraces teamwork, change and flexibility.

Summary:

Main part of the job is to plan groupage, part loads and full load consignments from the UK to Germany. This includes sourcing haulage and negotiating prices, cooperating with offices abroad and colleagues within the UK whilst identifying and exploiting opportunities to increase both profitability and turnover and above all possess a "can do" attitude.

Responsibilities:

  • Export trailer planning of groupage, part load and full loads
  • Planning of export trailers with groupage, part load and full loads to ensure cost effectiveness, to provide the service level as shown within the service schedule and to meet the customers' requirements.
  • Haulage sourcing and rate negotiating and assessing any subcontractors ensuring they are approved and fulfil any legal requirements.
  • Liaise with other offices in the UK and abroad, reporting any discrepancies or specific requirements.
  • Communicate with drivers and hauliers to ensure issues are resolved promptly
  • Ensure legislative compliance in all areas.
  • Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment.

Requirements:

  • 2-3 years' experience in a freight forwarding environment desirable.
  • Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
  • Strong organisational and strategic planning skills.
  • Good communication and administrative skills.
  • Able to work on own initiative with good interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft word & Excel.

ACS are recruiting for a Transport Planner. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Transport Planner please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Transport Planner. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Transport Planner with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Transport Planner role you desire.