Job Description
Job DescriptionPlan and coordinate European transport operations, working with subcontractors and owner drivers to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery across the UK and Europe. Drive operational performance by optimising routes, maximising utilisation, resolving issues proactively, and supporting profitable freight forwarding activities. Client Details Our client is a well-established and growing freight forwarding business based in Dartford specialising in European road transport. With a strong reputation for service delivery and operational excellence, they work closely with a network of owner drivers and subcontractors to provide reliable, cost-effective logistics solutions across the UK and mainland Europe. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a European Transport Planner to join their operations team.
Description
Reporting into the Operations Manager, the European Transport Planner will be responsible for coordinating and optimising daily international transport movements.
- Planning and coordinating collections and deliveries across the UK and Europe
- Allocating work to a network of owner drivers and subcontractors
- Maximising vehicle utilisation and minimising empty running
- Monitoring delivery schedules and proactively resolving operational issues
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with transport partners
- Ensuring all transport activities are commercially viable and cost-efficient
- Supporting revenue growth through effective freight forwarding opportunities
- Maintaining accurate operational data, pricing structures and system updates
- Handling invoice queries and supporting KPI reporting
Profile
The successful European Transport Planner candidate will have:
- Experience within road freight operations or transport planning
- Strong understanding of UK and European transport networks
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Commercial awareness with a focus on cost control and profitability
Desired Experience
planning European road freight movements
- Exposure to owner driver and subcontractor networks
- Knowledge of key European markets (e.g. Benelux, France, Italy)
- Understanding of freight forwarding and margin management
Job Offer
Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic freight forwarding business
- Exposure to international logistics operations
- Career development within transport planning and operations
Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain
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