An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join the logistics team at our Southampton head office site.
Established in 1894, Williams Shipping is a family-run marine and logistics business with over 170 employees working in 5 different sites. The logistics arm of the business specialises in transporting abnormal, out of gauge & heavy loads, as well as general haulage, operating across the UK and into Europe.
Working within a small team, you will be planning for a fleet of 25 vehicles, ensuring a consistent high quality service and working to our mantra of “where there’s a will, there’s a way”
Transport Planner Responsibilities:
1. · Reporting to the Operations Manager
2. · Utilising the transport management software to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan
3. · Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are met at all times
4. · Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties.
5. · Liaise closely with other departments including the Warehouse and Cargo team.
Requirements:
6. · Experience of working in or alongside a Transport Planning Team
7. · Experience within a logistics working environment
8. · Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment
9. · Ability to communicate at all levels.
10. · Analytical skills
11. · Computer literate including Microsoft Office
12. · Good geographical knowledge of UK.
13. · Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach
14. · Experience of the shipping industry and VBS system would be advantageous
15. · Working knowledge of transport management IT systems would be advantageous although full training will be given
Salary & Benefits:
16. Negotiable depending on experience
17. 45 hours/week
18. On call/weekend cover on a rota basis
19. 22 days annual leave + statutory Bank Holidays
20. Group Pension Scheme
21. Life Assurance 2 x salary after successful completion of probation
22. Health Cash Plan after successful completion of probation
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Refer a Friend Introductory Bonus