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This recruitment is carried out anonymously
We are looking for a Transport Planner
Location: Boston
Overview
With focus on increasing customer satisfaction and optimising its resources, Metsä Wood UK has embarked on a wide range of initiatives and investments which include transforming its ERP & supply chain planning tools, standardising ways of working across its business areas and deeper collaboration with its stakeholders to increase product visibility and service.
As part of this initiative a vacancy has arisen to directly collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as high-profile customers and suppliers of service.
What do you get to do?
* Daily plan and manage customer deliveries and collections in line with customer KPIs
* Ensure vehicle utilization is maximised where possible, working with Customer Service and Operations teams to improve load fill
* Report any stock shortage through to order desk team prior to despatch
* Book transport requirement with nominated haulage company’s ensuring best cost / m3 is achieved
* Monitor haulier performance against agreed booked slots reporting short falls to Site / Transport Manager
* Monitor any additional haulage costs (e.g. demurrage / 2nd day charges) and challenge where possible
* Support Distribution picking and loading teams with work balancing where possible
* Support site / transport manager with delivery performance reviews
* Address any problems or complaints that may arise quickly and amicably
Stakeholders & Operational Interfaces
* Customers
* Operations teams
* Customer Service
* Sales teams
* Supply Chain
* Finance
What are we looking for?
* Numerate and analytical, comfortable with intermediate/advanced XLS.
* Effective communicator with ability to prioritise. Strong organisational skills.
* Comfortable within fast-paced operations; effective problem solving skills.
* Growth & continuous improvement mindset.
* Preferred experience of SAP ERP and related transport planning software.
* National Logistics / Transport qualification (e.g. Transport Manager CPC) - preferred
* 2 years+ transport planning experience
* IT skills – MS Office including
Career in the new era at Metsä Group
A playing field for creative professionals – develop and grow at Metsä Group. If you’re looking for a broad field of work and diverse opportunities to develop production, products and your own skills, you’re looking in the right direction! Metsä Group invests significantly in the business of the future and develops its operations based on the principle of continuous improvement. Our culture encourages innovation, and new ideas are welcomed enthusiastically. Our large Group offers many opportunities for job rotation and career advancement.
Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.
Anonymous Recruitment - How It Works
Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works
This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.
This recruitment is carried out by Metsä Group’s recruitment partner. Our partner sees the applicants’ details in the system, but the applicants remain anonymous to Metsä Group during application processing. Our recruitment partner is committed to presenting the most suitable applicants for the open position.
Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.
Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment.
What happens next?
Submit your application using the link "Apply". Do it as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period. Good luck, we hope to hear from you soon!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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