Lcl Groupage Planner

As LCL Groupage Planner, you will possess strong communication skills as you will be the main liaison point between fleet operations, Drivers, and the Warehouse team. You will plan and oversee all matters related to the Drivers, including route planningand scheduling, coaching, supporting, and debriefing them to achieve an outstanding service to customers. This role would suit either an experienced LCL Groupage planner or highly experienced HGV Driver with experience in LCL and FTL deliveries.

Our client specialise in providing global supply chain solutions and can handle every aspect of our clients’ cargo needs.

**Job Specifics**
- Plan and organise the loading
- Produce loading and delivery schedules to ensure effective delivery and collection of goods
- Organise the vehicle fleet maintenance and inspection requirements
- Manage driver sickness and holidays ensuring adequate cover
- Using internal software to input bookings and liaise with transport team
- Work with the Transport team to ensure customers are kept up to date with delivery times
- Knowledge of safety and legal compliance
- Experience working within the transport and logistics industry will be a distinct advantage
- Strong levels of communication with clients and suppliers internal and external to ensure seamless transport services
- Ability to problem solve and think outside of the box to find solutions
- Good understanding of Port systems and operations
- Experience of using Destin8.
- Understanding of AEO Procedures
- High level customer service skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong geographical knowledge
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivation, being able to prioritise work and meet deadlines as well as an excellent telephone manner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office

**Benefits**

Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Hours 08:00 to 17:30 (Monday to Friday)
Friendly working environment
Good benefit package
Team events
On site Parking