Landside Transport Planner

at  HeathrowAcademy

Hounslow TW6 3UA, , United Kingdom -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate25 Jan, 2025Not Specified25 Oct, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

Worldwide Flight Services is seeking an experienced Transport Planner for the Freight and Cargo Operations to join the Transport team at Heathrow. As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the smooth and efficient movement of goods 24/7 through effective planning, coordination and management of land-based transport operations, adhering to strict security and safety regulations, working with the Landside Team at London Heathrow.

Your main responsibilities on a day to day basis will be (but not limited to):-

  • Route Planning - to develop optimal transportation routes for moving cargo based on factors such as distance, time, cost, and mode of transport.
  • Carrier Selection - to identify and select appropriate carriers or logistics service providers to transport cargo, considering factors such as capacity, reliability, cost, and service level agreements.
  • Load Consolidation - to coordinate the consolidation of multiple shipments into full truckloads or container loads to maximise efficiency and minimise transportation costs.
  • Scheduling and Dispatching - to plan and schedule transportation movements, including pickup and delivery times.
  • Tracking and Monitoring - shipments in transit using tracking systems or communication with carriers.
  • Documentation and Compliance - to ensure all transportation documentation and reports are completed and distributed within the business, verifying compliance with transportation laws and regulations, and ensuring legislative compliance is adhered to.
  • Cost Analysis and Optimisation - to identify possible savings, improvements and implementations (transportation cost savings, process improvements and operational efficiencies to reduce logistics expenses).
  • Customer Communication - to build strong, collaborative relationships with WFS Customers, delivering consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Continuous Improvement - to identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimisation.
  • Training on Transport & Airport Transfer - to maintain and achieve the key objectives.
  • Operations Procedures - to operates within all agreed operational procedures and statutory requirements

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Responsibilities:

  • Route Planning - to develop optimal transportation routes for moving cargo based on factors such as distance, time, cost, and mode of transport.
  • Carrier Selection - to identify and select appropriate carriers or logistics service providers to transport cargo, considering factors such as capacity, reliability, cost, and service level agreements.
  • Load Consolidation - to coordinate the consolidation of multiple shipments into full truckloads or container loads to maximise efficiency and minimise transportation costs.
  • Scheduling and Dispatching - to plan and schedule transportation movements, including pickup and delivery times.
  • Tracking and Monitoring - shipments in transit using tracking systems or communication with carriers.
  • Documentation and Compliance - to ensure all transportation documentation and reports are completed and distributed within the business, verifying compliance with transportation laws and regulations, and ensuring legislative compliance is adhered to.
  • Cost Analysis and Optimisation - to identify possible savings, improvements and implementations (transportation cost savings, process improvements and operational efficiencies to reduce logistics expenses).
  • Customer Communication - to build strong, collaborative relationships with WFS Customers, delivering consistently high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Continuous Improvement - to identifying opportunities for process improvement and optimisation.
  • Training on Transport & Airport Transfer - to maintain and achieve the key objectives.
  • Operations Procedures - to operates within all agreed operational procedures and statutory requirement


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Logistics

Graduate

Proficient

1

Hounslow TW6 3UA, United Kingdom