Transport Planner (Nights)
Full time, Permanent (Based in Liverpool)
We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join our Transport office in Liverpool, specifically covering night shifts. They will play a key part in the daily and weekly route planning for vehicles and drivers effectively within budgetary and legal constraints.
How you will help us and what you can expect
* Adhering to MSC’s planning times lines working closely with the central intermodal department.
* Process incoming calls and enquiries from customers and amend transport plan & routes as appropriate.
* Brief drivers and liaise with them to ensure effective delivery / collections and route changes.
* Monitor legal compliance including EU drivers’ hours, digital tachographs and WTD.
* Achieving set KPI targets set out by the company.
* Maintain MEDLOG’s core values and fully support the Transport team.
* Daily planning and routing of vehicles in a compliant and cost-efficient manner
* Adhere to MSC Intermodal departments planning timeframes.
* Respond and assist with customer queries / issues / requirements.
* Interaction with Port systems and Destin8 to book vehicles on/off Ports
* Regular communication with the operators and drivers
* Maintain relationship and communication with Central Intermodal function in Ipswich.
* Plan trucks and trailers to be available for service/inspection as advised by the Fleet Department
Skills and experience you’ll bring to us
* Strong Container haulage / route planning skills
* Sound geographical knowledge of UK Port infrastructure
* Knowledge of Drivers Hours and WTD Legislation
* Be able to operate systems such as Truckcom, Destin8 and Port VBS systems.
* Ability to address and resolve day-to-day transport related issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Proactive and forward thinking
* Clear communicator – written and verbal.
* Computer literate
* Strong administration skills
If you feel this is the next step in your career, please apply now.