European Transport Planner

European Transport Planner – Full Time, Permanent

Location:

Dartford
Salary:  £30,000–£35,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a mid-level to experienced European Transport Planner to join a busy and established transport operation based in Dartford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who understands UK and European transport and enjoys the challenge of coordinating vehicles, drivers and freight in a fast-paced environment.
You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day planning of collections and deliveries across the UK and Europe, working with a combination of company fleet, owner drivers and subcontractors.
The role requires someone who can think on their feet, solve problems quickly and make commercially sound decisions while maintaining a high level of service for customers.

The Role
As a European Transport Planner, you'll be responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport operations, ensuring vehicles and drivers are utilised as efficiently as possible.
You'll work closely with other planners, drivers, customers and subcontractors to keep freight moving and ensure collections and deliveries are completed on time.
A key part of the position is reducing empty running, controlling transport costs and identifying opportunities to improve profitability without compromising customer service.
Your responsibilities will include:
Planning collections and deliveries throughout the UK and Europe
Coordinating company vehicles, owner drivers and subcontractors
Planning efficient routes and maximising vehicle utilisation
Minimising empty running and unnecessary transport costs
Working closely with other planners to maximise fleet efficiency
Liaising with drivers regarding routes, schedules and job updates
Monitoring collections and deliveries and resolving issues proactively
Managing and supporting owner drivers to achieve performance targets
Maintaining excellent communication with customers
Identifying opportunities to increase revenue through freight forwarding
Working commercially to maximise gross profit across transport operations
Maintaining customer information, pricing and fuel matrices
Supporting KPI monitoring and reporting
Handling invoice queries alongside internal teams
Keeping transport systems and records accurate and up to date
Recording and managing non-compliance issues
Attending customer visits when required
Providing out-of-hours support when necessary
What we're looking for
Previous European transport planning experience
Strong knowledge of UK and European geography
Good understanding of route planning and fleet utilisation
Experience working with drivers, owner drivers and subcontractors
Commercial awareness with an understanding of transport costs and profitability
Strong communication and customer service skills
Confident problem-solving and decision-making ability
Excellent organisation and multitasking skills
Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced transport environment
What's on offer
£30,000–£35,000 per annum
Monday to Friday working
9:00am–5:30pm hours
Full-time, permanent position
Varied UK and European transport planning
Opportunity to join an established and busy transport operation
Long-term career opportunity
If you're an experienced Transport Planner with good European knowledge and you're looking for your next permanent opportunity in Dartford, we'd be keen to hear from you.