Freight Forwarder based in Basildon are looking for an experienced LCL Ocean Transport Planner to join their team.

Salary around £(phone number removed)

Hours 8.30am - 5pm

Based in Basildon

20 days holiday + NYE or Xmas Eve

Private healthcare after 2 years

Role will include;

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

* 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:

o Health & safety

o Dangerous goods

o Road safety security

o 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

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years previous experience within Ocean LCL Transport planning