Job Description

Seven logistics is looking for an experienced Transport Planner with strong communication skills, good customer facing and the ability to lead a team. As an experienced traffic planner you will have a wealth of knowledge to help support the day to day functions of the traffic office and ensuring our customers receive the best service we can offer.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Planning work from Felixstowe, London Gateway, Whittlesea and Southampton Managing allocated trucks and ensuring revenues and service levels are met Managing drivers and ensuring communication and relationships are kept up to high levels Ensure all current day issues are managed and resolved efficiently Booking and ensuring VBS are booked correctly Travel to other Depot's will be required including regular visits to our Southampton Depot.

Skills and Attributes Required:

Essential - More than 5 years of experience in a planning role Ability to maintain a high level of traffic planning under pressure Knowledge of Truckcom preferred Understanding of port and VBS systems Knowledge of haulage and container industry Good customer facing skills Attention to detail and good organisational skills Ability to work to tight deadlines Good people and team building skills Ability to multi-task Can do attitude Good Team player Ability to lead a team A driven, confident and motivated individual Excellent at problem solving Good written and verbal communication skills Demonstrable IT skills

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience 20 days holiday which increases with length of service, up to 25 days Birthday Day off after successful completion of probation Life assurance Pension Free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme Free health & wellbeing subscription On-site parking
NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Felixstowe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Traffic Planning: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person