Cargo Refrigerationis an independent freight forwarder specialising in ambient and refrigerated European Road Freight services. Established in 1994, Cargo provides expert solutions for a wide client base through a team of dedicated specialists.
Transport Planner - Europe
The role
We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join our team to manage a small fleet across UK and EU. The main focus will be NL and BE markets where you will require to maximise efficiencies of movements for horticulture/cc trolleys and consolidated shipments. You will require knowledge of the European Freight industry and the skills to organise and manage the process from collection to shipping to delivery.
Job duties
Working on fleet management, focusing on the day-to-day road freight process from start to finish for Imports and Exports.
- Communicating and building relationships with customers, drivers (domestic and European), and other agents.
- Managing all types of shipments, full loads, part load and groupage.
- Planning loads for major and minor routes, import and export, focusing on Benelux region.
- Liaising with clients and suppliers to ensure all required information and paperwork has been received and complete for the shipments.
- Overseeing and organising shipping routes with an understanding of both GVMS and inventory linked shipments.
- Knowledgeable on customs controls and checks with a focus on horticulture.
- Ensure accurate administrative records.
About you
- A minimum of two years’ experience of Transport planning.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and the capability to manage P&L.
- Ability to self-manage and prioritise workload.
- Team player with a positive attitude to all tasks and duties.
- Strong computer skills across the Microsoft portfolio and ability to use freight management software.
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