Transport Planner

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Transport Planner tojoin our Liverpool office. You will join us on a full-time basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary + benefits.Led by Rodolphe Saad, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIRCARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Groups shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide, including 2,900 in Marseilles where its head office is located.The Transport Planners RoleThe Transport Department within CMA CGM exists to provide optimal inland solutions to support our customers needs in a consistent, cost effective manner. This vacancy exists within the planning team of that department, ensuring our containers are routedin the most efficient way utilising our rail & road partners.Your responsibilities as our Transport Planner will include:

• Dispatching all UK transport for Road/Rail and Feeder moves
• Ensuring maximum efficiency is gained from all transports
• Establishing optimum routings by cost effectiveness
• Maintaining and building strong relationships with both internal departments and vendors
• Ensuring all vehicle/rail allocations are met
• Undertaking training as required to be capable to cover for colleagues during periods of absence
• Ensuring all vehicle/rail allocations are met
• Being the focal point for both external and internal customer contact with regards to transport issues
• Key Transport Accounts
• Whilst on the late shift, providing status call-over list for the early shift

To become our Transport Planner, youll need:

• Qualified to GCSE level or equivalent (Grade C/equivalent in English and Mathematics)
• Transport industry experience essential
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work both individually and as part of a team
• A professional telephone manner
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications
• Knowledge of Destin8 and CNS port community systems preferable
• Good geographical and spatial awareness of the UK is important in this role, as you will be calculating which route and mode of transportation to apply to the jobs you plan and execute

In return, we will offer our Transport Planner:

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus an additional day over the Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme up to 26% of total contribution
• Life assurance x4
• Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
• Health plan including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille
• Cycle to work scheme/ Season ticket loans
• Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity
• Employee recognition awards
• Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 4th November 2022Are you bold, imaginative, ready to take the initiative with integrity, and feel you are the right candidate for the Transport Planner Then please click apply now! We would love to hear from you!