Are you an experienced Transport Planner? If so, we have an exciting new opportunity for you. Based in our Logistics Control Centre, we are looking for Transport Planners to join our team on the morning shift between 08:00 and 16:30.
Your Role
Our Transport Planners are responsible for executing first-class services such as transport management, requests, and deviation management according to our joint and contractual customer agreements. Your Responsibilities
Coordinate transport services for customer orders. Schedule and create cost-effective transport plans, making optimum use of own fleet of vehicles versus sub-contractor haulage and rail. Agree with logistics service providers to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery service in full. Select transport modes and logistics service providers, considering the agreed selection parameters. Manage ad-hoc transport requests and adjustments. Organise special transport requests. Manage drivers’ daily schedules to maximise productivity and ensure costs are controlled. Your Skills and Experiences
Transport/planning knowledge and experience desirable/advantageous, as is experience of Transport Management Systems. Good proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. Flexible working approach. Ability to understand and execute new processes - confidence in working with accounts and figures would be advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and over the phone - a strong customer service focus is essential to us. Friendly and approachable. Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised as well as within the wider team. Undergo security vetting in accordance with government policies. Good Reasons to Join
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, then we will also make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. We offer a competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service), life assurance, and private medical insurance. You will also have the opportunity to join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts and savings on a wide range of high street or internet goods and services.
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Our Transport Planners are responsible for executing first-class services such as transport management, requests, and deviation management according to our joint and contractual customer agreements. Your Responsibilities
Coordinate transport services for customer orders. Schedule and create cost-effective transport plans, making optimum use of own fleet of vehicles versus sub-contractor haulage and rail. Agree with logistics service providers to ensure on-time pick-up and delivery service in full. Select transport modes and logistics service providers, considering the agreed selection parameters. Manage ad-hoc transport requests and adjustments. Organise special transport requests. Manage drivers’ daily schedules to maximise productivity and ensure costs are controlled. Your Skills and Experiences
Transport/planning knowledge and experience desirable/advantageous, as is experience of Transport Management Systems. Good proficiency in the full suite of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel. Flexible working approach. Ability to understand and execute new processes - confidence in working with accounts and figures would be advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and over the phone - a strong customer service focus is essential to us. Friendly and approachable. Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised as well as within the wider team. Undergo security vetting in accordance with government policies. Good Reasons to Join
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, then we will also make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. We offer a competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service), life assurance, and private medical insurance. You will also have the opportunity to join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts and savings on a wide range of high street or internet goods and services.
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