Transport Planner

Container Transport Planner
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 (DOE)
Hours: 35-hour basic week rotating shifts (6am-1pm/12-7pm)
Benefits: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner/ Container Planner to join a well-established logistics operation based in Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day container planning and contribute to a busy and fast-paced team.

This role would suit an experienced Transport Planner however the company will also consider a Transport administrator who also has some experience within container transport planning.

Key Responsibilities of a Container Transport Planner:

• Planning container transport movements efficiently and in line with customer requirements
• Coordinating with hauliers, ports, and internal departments to ensure timely delivery
• Managing container bookings, collections, and deliveries using Fargo TOPS
• Monitoring KPIs, handling any operational issues proactively
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal procedures
• Good geographical knowledge of the local areas planning across Liverpool and Manchester

Key Requirements:

• Essential: Experience using planning software for container planning (ideally Fargo TOPS 
• Previous experience in a container transport for a UK Based Haulier
• A thorough understanding of driver hours and WTD

• Good geographical knowledge

Keywords:

Transport Planner, Route planner, Transport Administrator, Planner, Traffic Planner, Transport Scheduler, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Logistics administrator

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