Role Summary
We have a vacancy for a Transport Planning Manager to head up and lead our Transport team in Immingham.
This role is crucial for optimizing our trailer and transport resources and ensuring seamless support for the operations across our Freight Forwarding services.
Responsibilities
* Efficient and cost effective UK Transport planning of our import and export loads to maximise the use of our trailer fleet
* Liaise with the Import and Export Ops teams to maximise part load combinations for delivery and backloading
* Routing and management of own truck fleet and 3rd party traction / hauliers
* Plan delivery and collections of pallet and groupage shipments via 3rd party pallet networks and hauliers.
* Positive 'Can-Do' attitude with ability to react to unexpected changes to transport demands
* Qualifications
* Proven experience in Transport Planning and driver / haulier management
* CPC qualification preferred and would open up Career advancement opportunity to Transport Manager
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
* Proficient in Office IT applications,
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person