Transport Planner

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified system

Job Description

This role is Responsible for the timely and accurate handling of all MAN District related pick-up and delivery transport requirements. The management of ad hoc haulage for the Air, Ocean and Transcon departments. The role requires working very closely with Expeditors Service Providers and all internal Expeditors products (Air, Ocean, Transcon, Customs & Warehouse).

• Execute, maintain and develop the MAN fleet local pickup and delivery program.
• Ensure all vehicle movements are planned using the most cost effective routes to optimise costs.
• Sourcing ad hoc vehicles to deliver and collect shipments as required.
• Lead, influence and collaborate with the service providers.
• Organize and lead service reviews with primary service providers.
• Provide quality operational data & KPI’S
• Make recommendations for service provider changes.
• Collaborate with department managers to review requirements and performance
• Develop new strategies to maintain or improve on the quality of service delivery and increase profits.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of local geography, traffic conditions, routing options, and transit times;
• Company policy and procedures of Expeditors (general, Security, Health & Safety and Compliance);
• Any local applicable transportation requirements (e.g., driver’s hours, road traffic local regulations etc)

Skills:

• Strong organisational, time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and with proven abilities to listen;
• Intermediate level Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Bi etc.); advanced preferred.
• Highly numerate, analytical & strong attention to detail
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and recommend different options.

Behaviours:

• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to help others;
• Can listen, understand and communicate effectively to achieve positive results;
• Supports the development of others around the transport strategy.
• Committed, productive and flexible, adapts easily when changes occur and open to feedback;

Additional Information

• 23 Days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental and Optical cover
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• EAP