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Transport Planner

Transport Planner

  • Ref No.

    HR347

  • Salary

    £31,000 to £33,000 - Depending on Experience

  • Location

    Immingham

  • Job Type

    Full Time - Permanent

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Humber Recruitment are resourcing a Transport Planner for our client based in Immingham on a full-time basis.

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for covering all transport operations of the international and domestic freight requirements of the Immingham branch relating to road transport. This will include all road freight done by PTL /PFS for domestic and land transportation for both import and export shipments.

Compliance

Understands and complies conscientiously with company standards, guidelines and policies, including but not limited to QA, Health & Safety, Aviation Security, Compliance, HMRC Regulations, etc.

You are required to operate within:

  • The client’s QHSE, human resources and standard operating procedures
  • Legal requirements, including but not limited to dangerous goods, customs, quarantine and transport security
  • Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Guidelines
  • Customers policies and procedures

Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

  • Report all hazards, near misses and events immediately
  • Comply with the requirements of the client’s QHSE Management System and assist the organisation on occasion in times of emergency
  • Maintain a high standard of work quality through accuracy and efficiency when completing tasks
Behaviours
You are required to behave in an appropriate manner while representing the client in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

In addition, you are required to demonstrate the following behaviours:

BEHAVIOUR MEASURES
Teamwork Recognise the impact you have on others and the value they bring to the team. Ability to work together to ensure everyone achieves their goals, carries their own share of responsibilities and helps and acknowledges others’ work needs
Responsibility and Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and make decisions
Time Management Ensuring that tasks are completed on time through efficient organisation and planning
Work Quality Maintaining a high standard of work quality through accuracy and efficiency when completing tasks
Communication Uses appropriate forms of communication and ensures the message is clear, concise and understood while showing respect for others
Work Attitude Displays a positive attitude, maintains a high degree of commitment and seeks continuous self-improvement
Appearance Maintaining a smart and professional appearance at all times
Timekeeping & Attendance Ensuring you arrive at work on time and are punctual throughout the day. Regularly attending work and complying with the Sickness policy
SUPERVISORY BEHAVIOUR MEASURES
Leadership Ability Guide the group towards its goals, seeing that all involved parties of the team are productive, and resolve problems as they arise
Development of People Provide opportunities for all parties to learn and improve their ability. Assigns work objectively
Assertiveness & Decision Making Able to make decisions, including unpopular ones. Implement decisions; own actions reflect these decisions
Delegation & Supervision Delegates tasks and responsibilities, gives clear instructions, monitors the achievements of objectives and department KPI’s recognises good performance and supports team goals
Planning and Organisation Plan, prioritise, organise and manage the road product for successful delivery, including effective change management.

 

Position Responsibilities

The Transport Planner is responsible and accountable for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Lead with the day-to-day operational planning of the road freight and liaise with the teams in our other hubs, and ensure good and efficient planning
  • Liaising with our finance department to ensure effective facilitation with accounts
  • Monitor the performance of the road freight, striving to improve efficiencies
  • Working as part of a team, engage in problem-solving options for problematic shipments and manage client expectations when issues arise
  • Ensuring information is communicated effectively to both external and internal customers/departments
  • Negotiating with domestic transport and logistics services companies and managing the procurement of those services with ongoing review of performance and market cost analysis.
  • Providing input and information to top-tier and key account clients.
  • Working in line with all company policies, ensuring they follow QHSE and regulatory expectations.
  • Preparing client-specific reports.
  • Preparing and presenting shipment reports to key stakeholders.
  • Liaising with clients and transport companies to coordinate collection and deliveries.

Selection Criteria – Essential

  • 3 – 5-years’ experience in managing road freight operations supporting a wide range of customers
  • Great teamwork skills
  • Good knowledge of road freight planning and use of planning tools (Timpex is used for road freight)
  • General knowledge of freight forwarding, break bulk, heavy lift, over-dimensional and special project cargoes
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Advanced negotiation and relationship skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Positive and professional attitude
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
  • Close attention to detail and strong planning and organising skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a busy work environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment

Selection Criteria – Desirable

  • In-depth knowledge of Road and Multi-Modal Freight Procedures
  • Sound knowledge of Incoterms
  • Previous experience managing and organising collections and distribution to/from our warehouse

Qualifications / Licences Required (copy to be provided)

  • Current unrestricted driver’s licence
  • Aviation Security
  • Dangerous Goods by Air Accreditation

To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.

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Transport Planner job vacancy in Immingham from Humber Recruitment

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