Operations - Planner

EV Cargo have grown to become a predominate international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world.

THE ROLE:

Join us as a Transport Planner within our Transport Team where you will be working across a broad range of large-scale contracts. You will be a valued member of the operation, helping us to achieve and surpass service and financial targets.

THE SALARY:

Competitive based on experience

BENEFITS:

On-site parking, Rewards Scheme

SHIFT INFORMATION:

Monday to Friday – 9 hour shift – 1 hour unpaid lunch break (various start times)

WHERE YOU WILL BE BASED:

You will be based in our flagship office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch (LE65 1JR)

WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES?

Receiving customer orders and creating a transport plan 

Liaising directly with 3rd party transport suppliers

Assist in negotiating rates with both customers and transport providers

Successfully plan orders for large scale customers across the UK

Building & maintaining relationships with transport providers and customers

Ensuring the financial and service requirements of the contracts are achieved

Delivering added-value to the customer through innovative project work

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Essential – Experience in road transport planning

Excellent attention to detail

You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written

Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team

A methodical and structured approach to problem solving

An approachable attitude and a flexible approach to work

Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel in a business capacity

Knowledge of driver’s hours is beneficial but not essential

Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent