Intermodal Planner

Job Description

Brief Description of Role (i.e. purpose of role)To source, book, schedule and plan intermodal resource across Europe from approved shipping and rail providers, in budget, and with a principal focus on customer service.Key Activities & ResponsibilitiesKey Activity 1 - Health And SafetyResponsible for ones own, co-workers and stakeholders health and safety.Key Activity 2 - Booking Of ServicesEnsure all intermodal bookings for shipping, barge and rail are made in a timely fashion. Prioritise bookings that require advance booking due to potential capacity issues.Execute full booking details with attention to detail on the specifics of the booking to avoid delays and non-shipment. Also verify booking confirmations received are for the exact service requested.Track progress of all bookings from beginning to end and keep the system updated as close to real time as possible, including completion of all Red Line Tasks each day.Key Activity 3 - Inter-departmental CommunicationEffectively communicate any changes, delays or disruptions to normal schedules and routings. Where possible provide alternative solutions and cost implications.Ensure all relevant departments are advised of the impact of changes in a timely fashion, such as truck planners to amend collection times and customer service team to keep customers informed.Key Activity 4 - Improvement PlanningResearch and discuss with operators new and potential services and share details with pricing, commercial and operations teams. These include services that offer an improvement on cost, transit or serve as a back-up solution.Continually review service performance and capacity capabilities of approved carriers, highlighting under-performing carriers to your superior.Key Activity 4 - Cost ManagementAssist with invoice processing of the intermodal supplier base and with your team, ensure all invoices are actioned within the required timeframe.Highlight to customer service and pricing teams any incorrect price information held by the company.Selection CriteriaQualifications, Skills and KnowledgeE/D*Competent in the use of I.T. system, outlook, excel etc.DGood geographical knowledgeEReasonable level of mathematics and ability to perform basic calculationsDExperiencePrevious roles in transport planning or within logistics industryDCompetenciesEffective communicator, both internally and externallyEAbility to manage time and execute all tasks in prioritised structureDGrow and develop relationships with suppliersDPersonal Attributes & other requirementsAble to withstand high pressure situationsDExcellent team player demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the organisation and team membersE*Essential/DesirableOther InformationBudgetary ResponsibilitiesNone although involved in approval of +/- 10million of supplier invoicesKPIsResponsible intermodal operations are executed on time and within budgetMaintaining good relationships with contacts internal and externalProactive communication of issuesTypical Problem Areas Faced in RoleCapacity issuesDisruption from weather and other factors outside of normal controlDaily workload can exceed normal working hoursBenefitsHolidays - 20 days (1 extra day per year upto 25 days max)Company pensionCycle to Work SchemeCasual DressOn-Site ParkingDuvet Day (after probation)