Shipping Planner

Shipping Planner

Shipping Planner
Hull
£27,000 - £30,000
Fully office-based - 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

Your new role

• Manage delivery and loading schedules by planning effectively, resolving issues proactively, and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Organise and coordinate shipments in advance, securing transport capacity while ensuring all customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Work closely with suppliers, internal teams, and customer service to ensure booking instructions are accurate, timely, and clearly understood.
• Carry out day-to-day operational activities with an awareness of cost implications, ensuring all system updates are completed accurately and on time.
• Identify and escalate any irregularities in shipments, changes in volume, or customs-related issues to the appropriate parties.
• Oversee priority and time-critical orders, ensuring they reach terminals as scheduled and escalating any risks or delays promptly.
• Communicate any major delays or shortages without delay, proposing solutions where possible and obtaining approval for any additional charges.

What you'll need to succeed

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards.

Resilient under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly to changing market and customer demands.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building effective relationships.

Eager to learn, with a willingness to undertake training and development.

Proactive, solution-oriented team player who can also work independently.

Capable of managing multiple priorities, working at pace, and meeting deadlines effectively.

What you'll get in return

Half price gym membership

Pension scheme with Standard Life - matched contributions of 5% initially, then up to 7.5% after 2 years' service

Life assurance scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Car salary sacrifice scheme

scheme (24/7 GP access, counselling, helpline etc.)

BenefitHub (retail benefits)

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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