Logistics Controller
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- 23000.00 - 25000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 16 Jul 2021
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Logistics Planner
Based in Milton Keynes - 6 month FTC
Salary - GBP23,000 pro rata, negotiable for the right person
Must be able to work weekends and early mornings
Start date 5th July.
We are looking for an experienced logistics planner to join a global logistics provider with over 50 years of expertise in freight forwarding and transportation.
We are looking for someone who has previous experience in working in a freight forwarding environment with emphasis on EU road haulage.
You will be required to:
manage multiple road shipments, sharing relevant information as necessary and providing operational support to other team members as required.
evaluate load configurations and cost comparisons for proposed routing, utilising approved hauliers for work based on cost, maximise all co-loading opportunities, and escalate all missed opportunities after identifying the causes.
provide clear and timely communication of proposed routing plans via Traffic Sheet - notifying sites of the proposed plan to agreed deadline to the customer base.
ensuring that supplier base (haulier network) are fully engaged in shipment requirements.
Capturing all costs associated with the shipment
Calculating profit margins
We are looking for someone who has the following key skills:
Communication
Customer Focus
Problem solving
Proactive
You must be available to interview and start by the 5th July 2021 and fulfil the fixed term contract.
If you feel you have what it takes, please apply today because we'd love to hear from you!
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to get back to you within 48 hours. However, your application will be reviewed by a consultant as quickly as possible and if you are shortlisted we will aim to call you within two working days.
In line with new data protection legislation, we will hold your data for 14 days, and if by that time we have not communicated and put appropriate consent in place, we will delete your data from our systems.
If you do not receive a call please do not be despondent. Typically only one candidate can be successful per role! Please apply for any future roles in the same way. Good luck!
Job posted 18.06.21
Based in Milton Keynes - 6 month FTC
Salary - GBP23,000 pro rata, negotiable for the right person
Must be able to work weekends and early mornings
Start date 5th July.
We are looking for an experienced logistics planner to join a global logistics provider with over 50 years of expertise in freight forwarding and transportation.
We are looking for someone who has previous experience in working in a freight forwarding environment with emphasis on EU road haulage.
You will be required to:
manage multiple road shipments, sharing relevant information as necessary and providing operational support to other team members as required.
evaluate load configurations and cost comparisons for proposed routing, utilising approved hauliers for work based on cost, maximise all co-loading opportunities, and escalate all missed opportunities after identifying the causes.
provide clear and timely communication of proposed routing plans via Traffic Sheet - notifying sites of the proposed plan to agreed deadline to the customer base.
ensuring that supplier base (haulier network) are fully engaged in shipment requirements.
Capturing all costs associated with the shipment
Calculating profit margins
We are looking for someone who has the following key skills:
Communication
Customer Focus
Problem solving
Proactive
You must be available to interview and start by the 5th July 2021 and fulfil the fixed term contract.
If you feel you have what it takes, please apply today because we'd love to hear from you!
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to get back to you within 48 hours. However, your application will be reviewed by a consultant as quickly as possible and if you are shortlisted we will aim to call you within two working days.
In line with new data protection legislation, we will hold your data for 14 days, and if by that time we have not communicated and put appropriate consent in place, we will delete your data from our systems.
If you do not receive a call please do not be despondent. Typically only one candidate can be successful per role! Please apply for any future roles in the same way. Good luck!
Job posted 18.06.21