Transport Planner - Trafford, United Kingdom - D2R

D2R

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Trafford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Transport Planner - Supply Chain & Logistics - Trafford Park - £26,000 - £29,000

About the Company

Our client is currently looking for an experienced Transport Planner to work at their Trafford Park base as part of their UK - Ireland supply chain service.

This is a great opportunity to work with an established International Freight operator with over 50 years of haulage experience.

If you have a proven track record of planning safe and efficient cargo transportation with a focus on International Freight Forwarding and are a great communicator, we would like to hear from you.

Transport Planner - The Rewards

Salary £26,000 £29,000

/ alternate weeks

Additional Saturday AM on rota

Transport Planner - Requirements

2 years of related work experience
Transport CPC or relevant trade qualification (_desirable_)
Forwarding qualification (_desirable_)
Strong computer, administration, literacy and numeracy skills (_essential_)
4 GCSEs or equivalent

Transport Planner - Responsibilities

Route and plan own equipment (double decks, curtain side trailers) and external subcontactors UK wide
Communicate effectively in a professional manner with customers, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure their requirements are fulfilled in line with booked instructions
Arrange with approved hauliers transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists, to maximise cost effectiveness
Liaise closely with UK wide transport team and external partners
Maintain awareness of and follow transport regulations, where relevant to conform to all statutory requirements, customers clearance and HMRC requirements
Prepare correct documentation to the warehouse/haulage departments for loading/offloading cargo to vehicles, in a timely manner ensuring all hazardous requirements are met