Transport Planner

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Planner to join the logistics team at our office in Dock Gate 20, Southampton.

Established in 1894, Williams Shipping is a family‑run marine and logistics business with over 170 employees working across 5 different sites. The logistics arm 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 away”.

• Reporting to the Logistics Manager
• Utilising the transport management software to ensure that the scheduling of vehicles is carried out effectively and efficiently to achieve the optimum transport plan
• Plan to ensure that customer service criteria requirements are met at all times
• Ensure that the plan is clearly communicated to all necessary parties.
• Working closely with our Cargo Handling team as well as other divisions as required

• Must have experience of working as a Transport Planner
• Experience with in a logistics working environment
• Able to work under pressure in a time critical environment
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Analytical skills
• Good geographical knowledge of UK.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and flexible in approach
• Experience of the shipping industry and VBS system would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of transport management IT systems would be advantageous although full training will be given

• 45 hours/week
• On call/weekend cover on a rota basis
• Life Assurance 2 x salary after successful completion of probation
• Health Cash Plan after successful completion of probation

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