It's more than a jobAs a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises.
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And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world.
At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. Are you experienced in road logistics and keen to work in a highly regulated, customer-focused environment? As a Road Logistics Planner Healthcare, you will play a key role in coordinating road freight solutions for our healthcare customers, covering import, export, cross-trade and domestic distribution. You will work closely with customers, approved hauliers and colleagues across our Healthcare network to ensure shipments are planned and executed efficiently, safely and in line with customer requirements, SOPs and GDP standards.
Your focus will be on delivering operational excellence while building strong relationships and continuously improving our service.
How you create impactPlan and coordinate healthcare road freight shipments from end to end, including collections, deliveries, groupage movements, ferry bookings and load planning.
Monitor shipments closely, proactively addressing deviations and providing timely updates and alternative solutions where required.
Ensure all healthcare movements comply with customer SOPs, GDP requirements, quality standards and relevant Kuehne+Nagel healthcare guidelines.
Request and negotiate competitive rates with approved hauliers for spot and set-lane quotations, balancing service quality, compliance and cost.
Coordinate customs requirements for import and export shipments and ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately.
Build strong relationships with healthcare customers, approved hauliers and internal teams, including Customer Service, Sales, Finance and the wider Healthcare network.
Support the onboarding and implementation of new healthcare customers, including the preparation of SOPs and work instructions.
Monitor supplier performance, investigate deviations and support continuous improvement through KPI management, CAPA and other quality processes.
What we would like you to bringExperience in road freight, transport planning or a similar logistics operations environment. A good understanding of import, export and domestic road freight processes.
Knowledge of healthcare or pharmaceutical logistics, including GDP requirements, would be highly advantageous.
Experience working with hauliers and negotiating transport rates and solutions.
An understanding of customs processes and documentation requirements for import and export shipments.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced operational environment. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong customer-service mindset. A quality-focused and proactive approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
What's in it for youYou'll have the opportunity to become part of a collaborative Healthcare logistics team, working in an environment where quality, compliance and customer excellence truly matter.
You'll gain exposure to a broad range of healthcare transport activities and work closely with customers, suppliers and colleagues across our wider network.
The role offers the opportunity to strengthen your expertise in specialist healthcare logistics while contributing directly to reliable and compliant supply chains for our customers. Who we areLogistics shapes everyday life
- from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on.
At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference.
Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. xohmjla
Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. Job SummaryJob number: 17947Date posted : 2026-09-30Profession: Freight Forwarding & OperationsEmployment type: Permanent
Road Logistics Planner Healthcare in Lockington employer: Kühne + Nagel
At Kuehne+Nagel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the logistics industry. With a strong focus on operational excellence and innovation, we foster a collaborative work culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth. Located in the UK, this role offers the unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives within a global network, ensuring that your contributions resonate across more than 40 countries while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and vision.
