Transport Planner West Hull circa £27,000 Your new company We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our client's operations team as a Transport Planner. This role is pivotal in planning, booking, and confirming shipments across continental routes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery that exceeds customer expectations. This role is full-time office-based in West Hull. Your new role Proactively plan shipments, securing space with suppliers to meet customer needs. Offer alternative solutions for shipments that cannot meet booked transit times. Coordinate batch empty moves Issue timely booking instructions to avoid operational issues. Liaise with intermodal suppliers to ensure clarity and accuracy of bookings. Maintain communication with operations departments regarding booking updates. Monitor urgent shipments and ensure timely arrival at terminals. Flag and resolve delays in coordination with relevant departments. Investigate and document reasons for non-shipments. Re-plan and re-book units as necessary. Maintain on-time delivery (OTD) within assigned parameters. What you'll need to succeed Knowledge and experience of working within customs legislation is beneficial, and the ideal candidate will have previously worked within a logistics setting. Exceptional attention to detail and high standards. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments. Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities. Commitment to ongoing training and development. Quick learner with strong information retention. Excellent planning, organisational, and administrative skills. Team-oriented, solution-focused, and self-motivated. Clear and effective communicator. What you'll get in return Monday to Friday working pattern 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave Discounted gym memberships Health scheme Access to retial discounts What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4719337