Transport Planner

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Operations Planner to join our team at our depot in Ipswich. The Transport Planner will be responsible for coordinating and planning the transportation of our trailer and container fleet efficiently and effectively. You will be working within the operations team to ensure we have the necessary trucking capacity to meet our delivery and collection programme.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with drivers, suppliers and customers to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing any transportation issues promptly
• Use logistics software to optimise transport operations
• Using internal software to input bookings
• Select and manage shipping to/from UK
• Assist in managing transport budgets and costs
• Ensuring back loads are covered
• Ensure customers are kept up to date with delivery/collection times
• Operational administration as required
• Booking and tracking of shipments

As the Operations Planner ideally you will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience (however someone with no previous knowledge but able to display good common sense would be considered) within trailer/container planning or trucking environment and industry experience (short sea Ro-Ro market) would be advantageous but not essential. You will have good communication skills. Ideally you will have good IT skills and knowledge of UK geography.

This is a Full-Time position. We offer a competitive salary (level will depend on experience and entry level). Other company benefits will include private medical care, pension scheme, attractive holiday allowance and a modern office environment.

If the above is of interest and you would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship, Graduate

Pay: £22,568.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ipswich, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please insert a short cover note why you are interested in the role.

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person