Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for an Ocean Transport Planner to join their office in Basildon.
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Ensure as many jobs as possible being requested by customers are planned to be completed appropriately
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Plan jobs in such a way to be most cost efficient
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Ensure all problems are reported and, where possible, rectified as quickly as possible
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Ensure the smooth running of all collections & deliveries
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Plan collection/delivery jobs with approved 3rd parties
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Ensure that all customer requirements are adhered to (e.g. time-constrained jobs)
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Follow all internal procedures to ensure compliance to all relevant laws and requirements in areas such as:
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Health & safety
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Dangerous goods
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Road safety security
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High value freight
This includes ensuring that drivers being planned to carry out jobs are appropriately qualified
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Keep in regular contact with 3rd party suppliers to monitor journeys and any potential issues. Including providing clients information on aspects such as traffic problems
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Keep in regular contact with customers to inform them of any issues
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Ensure all runs are inputted onto Phoenix
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Arrange transfers between warehouses into loading depots.
Min 2 years LCL Transport Planning experience required
