Transport Planner/administrator

EV Cargo have grown to become a predominate international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world.

THE ROLE:
Join us as our Transport Planner/Administrator within our Huhtamaki Contract.

THE SALARY:
£28,000 to £30,000 dependent on experience.

SHIFT PATTERN:
Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 17:00

WHERE YOU WILL BE BASED:
This role will be based at our offices in Gosport, PO13 0PR.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role you will assist with planning and liaising with customers and arranging book ins for deliveries. Carrying out general day to day duties relating to the transport function - including but not limited to:

- Contribute to effective planning and organisation of vehicles and effective planning and organisation of drivers
- Daily face to face customer interaction
- Efficient control of costs and planning to ensure the optimum resource utilisation.
- Despatch drivers /loads
- Brief and debrief Drivers
- Liaise with company workshops / service providers to ensure vehicle maintenance standards are met
- Ensure EU drivers legislation is adhered to.
- Provide updates on collections & deliveries to the client
- Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines
- Data Input and use of computer systems,
- Making bookings in for deliveries to customers
- Updating customers with delivery detail in real time
- Despatch drivers /loads
- Production of appropriate documentation
- Assorted general administrative tasks.
- Dealing with queries and follow an escalation process as required
- Filing and keeping of records
- Undertaking any other tasks/duties as may be reasonably required.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Experience of a complex logistics operations
- Industry knowledge of distribution, logistics and supply chain management
- Transport Planning / Operational background preferred
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (drivers hours / Vehicle weights / dimensions etc. ) desirable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible attitude to working hours
- Good organisational skills
- Good at task management and prioritisation
- Team player
- Ability to work under own initiative
- Competent in standard PC suites i.e.; office, excel, outlook

This really is a fantastic opportunity to join the team who consistently strive to provide an excellent service and build a strong, positive reputation within the business.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our colleagues to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave, excellent pension scheme and life assurance.

There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you are looking for a fast-paced company, with a global brand and a strong UK presence that actively invests in its people, then this is an excellent opportunity for you to work within a friendly, proactive successful team.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gosport, PO13 0PR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)