International Transport Planner

As an employer we believe we offer something quite unique in today’s employment market - a fast paced, highly entrepreneurial business environment within a family centred company that recognises and values every individual’s contribution. In the current uncertain times we offer and opportunity to join a growing business.

Our company has been providing transport solutions to a wide range of customers for nearly 30 years. With annual sales of £93 million, we currently move around 900 loads every day within the UK & Europe. Due to rapid growth, we are looking for transport operators, in particular for our German department as our customer base in this market grows.

Fluency in both German and English language is is required for this role. An understanding of Export or Import requirements and procedures would be preferential. Having experience of working within transport would be an advantage.

We have a strong team ethic, a pleasant and positive working environment, and believe in providing a great customer service experience. The role will suit customer friendly individuals with excellent communication skills.

**The role: -**
- An important member of a team managing customer orders across Europe
- Requires personal organisation and enthusiasm.
- Taking client orders and delivering a first class service whilst ensuring that client requirements are met.
- Establish and maintain partner carrier relationships, and negotiating transport costs to attain the best service and cost ratios
- Communication with clients and partners daily to ensure the transport plan is being achieved.
- Resolution of any transport related issues in conjunction with the rest of the operations team.
- Identifying new business flows for our forwarding activities
- A challenging international work environment
- A learning environment, with a focus on continuous improvement and personal growth.

**Skills & experience required: -**
- German language skills to a fluent level.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive telephone manner are a pre-requisite.
- Good UK and European geographic knowledge.
- Problem solving skills whilst multitasking and prioritising
- Able and eager to develop existing customers a well as building new sourcing and developing new customers.
- Build and develop customer relationships and identify their transport requirements across multiple modes of transport.
- Knowledge of transport operations and in particular European road
- Knowledge of various pricing models to include Full and part loads, LTL, FTL, (advantageous)
- Fluency in English

**Why should you apply?**
- We offer you the scope for promotion & progression in a rapidly growing, highly successful business.
- We offer a highly competitive salary and the scope to advance earnings potential through career progression
- We have a great working environment with supportive colleagues who have a strong team ethic.
- You would be joining a growing European department that is experiencing rapid growth
- We believe in providing a great customer service experience and enjoy serving our clients.
- 20 days holidays per annum, with an extra day each year after three years of service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory Bank Holidays

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

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location