Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for an Ocean Transport Planner to join their office in Basildon.

* Ensure as many jobs as possible being requested by customers are planned to be completed appropriately

* Plan jobs in such a way to be most cost efficient

* Ensure all problems are reported and, where possible, rectified as quickly as possible

* Ensure the smooth running of all collections & deliveries

* Plan collection/delivery jobs with approved 3rd parties

* Ensure that all customer requirements are adhered to (e.g. time-constrained jobs)

* Follow all internal procedures to ensure compliance to all relevant laws and requirements in areas such as:

* Health & safety

* Dangerous goods

* Road safety security

* High value freight

This includes ensuring that drivers being planned to carry out jobs are appropriately qualified

* Keep in regular contact with 3rd party suppliers to monitor journeys and any potential issues. Including providing clients information on aspects such as traffic problems

* Keep in regular contact with customers to inform them of any issues

* Ensure all runs are inputted onto Phoenix

* Arrange transfers between warehouses into loading depots.

Min 2 years LCL Transport Planning experience required