Transport Planner
Full time, Permanent (Based in Felixstowe)
We've got an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our Transport office in Felixstowe. They will play a key part in the daily and weekly route planning for vehicles and drivers effectively within budgetary and legal constraints.
How you will help us and what you can expect
- Adhering to MSC's planning times lines working closely with the central intermodal department.
- Process incoming calls and enquiries from customers and amend transport plan & routes as appropriate.
- Brief drivers and liaise with them to ensure effective delivery / collections and route changes.
- Monitor legal compliance including EU drivers' hours, digital tachographs and WTD.
- Achieving set KPI targets set out by the company.
- Maintain MEDLOG's core values and fully support the Transport team.
- Daily planning and routing of vehicles in a compliant and cost-efficient manner
- Adhere to MSC Intermodal departments planning timeframes.
- Respond and assist with customer queries / issues / requirements.
- Interaction with Port systems and Destin8 to book vehicles on/off Ports
- Regular communication with the operators and drivers
- Maintain relationship and communication with Central Intermodal function in Ipswich.
- Plan trucks and trailers to be available for service/inspection as advised by the Fleet Department
Skills and experience you'll bring to us
- Strong Container haulage / route planning skills
- Sound geographical knowledge of UK Port infrastructure
- Knowledge of Drivers Hours and WTD Legislation
- Be able to operate systems such as Truckcom, Destin8 and Port VBS systems.
- Ability to address and resolve day-to-day transport related issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proactive and forward thinking
- Clear communicator – written and verbal.
- Computer literate
- Strong administration skills
If you feel this is the next step in your career, please apply now.