Transport Planner - Healthcare LogisticsJoin a Global Healthcare Logistics Leader
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join a specialist Healthcare Logistics team in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating critical healthcare shipments across the UK and Europe, ensuring the highest standards of service, compliance, and operational excellence.Working within a fast-paced healthcare road freight operation, you will be responsible for managing import, export, cross-trade, and domestic transport movements while maintaining strict adherence to customer-specific procedures and GDP (Good Distribution Practice) requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Planning & Operations
Plan and coordinate healthcare road freight shipments across the UK and Europe.
Manage import, export, domestic, and cross-trade movements.
Create transport plans and ensure accurate communication with warehouse teams and transport partners.
Produce manifests and shipment documentation, ensuring all information is complete and accurate.
Arrange collections and deliveries while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
Work closely with European healthcare offices to coordinate groupage shipments.
Create load plans for customers and warehouse operations.
Quotations & Supplier Management
Obtain, negotiate, and secure competitive rates from approved hauliers.
Produce spot quotations and set-rate proposals for customers.
Award business to approved transport partners following successful quotation acceptance.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare-approved hauliers and suppliers.
Customs & Compliance
Prepare and manage customs documentation for import and export shipments.
Ensure compliance with GDP regulations and healthcare-specific transport standards.
Complete controlled drug checks and other regulatory requirements where applicable.
Maintain compliance with healthcare quality guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Customer Service & Stakeholder Management
Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Support customer onboarding activities, including SOP and wo...
Transport Planning Coordinator in Leicester employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Careers
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