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Transport Planner (Frankfurt)

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Frankfurt

Requirements

  • Substantial experience transport planning for 3+ years
  • Experience in the logistics industry, including white glove services
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent IT skills, including Office 365 and Microsoft Office
  • Full understanding of EU Working Time Directive, Digital Tachograph regulations and other relevant regulations
  • A working knowledge of a European language
  • Experience of MS SharePoint in a corporate environment

Responsibilities

  • Plan shipments and routes to ensure effective use of resources while meeting our SLA with clients.
  • Ensure compliance with EU working time directive and relevant road safety regulations.
  • Ensure active monitoring of all shipments in-transit, providing updates to colleagues and customers.
  • Ensure all Microsoft milestones are updated as per our SLA.
  • Liaise with sub-contractors, overseas offices, and staff to ensure schedules and SLAs are met.
  • Liaise with clients, ATC operations, and field teams to ensure service levels are maintained.
  • Work closely with clients’ supply chain functions to ensure schedules are met and accurately reported.
  • Respond to changing customer demands seamlessly.
  • Be responsible for communicating with customers and understanding customer requirements.
  • Ensure proofs of delivery / activity are actively managed.
  • Plan vehicle and trailer maintenance schedules.
  • Planning workloads & reloading for drivers and vehicles ensuring minimal empty running of vehicles.
  • Working as part of a planning team with cross-training for colleagues.
  • Liaising with accounts team to ensure accurate billing.
  • Ensure all trackers (FB & L15) are updated in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Ensure all customers emails and requests are acknowledged in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all booking emails are implemented in accordance with Customer Communications SOP.
  • Ensure all steps in checklists are followed and completed.
  • Ensure all jobs are fully closed out on internal system (Stratum).
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time-to-time in line with your skills and competencies.

FAQs

What is the role of a Transport Planner at ATC?

The Transport Planner is responsible for planning, booking, monitoring, and reporting on transport routes across Europe, the UK, and Ireland, ensuring compliance with standards and maintaining effective communication with clients and subcontractors.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Transport Planner?

Primary responsibilities include planning shipments and routes, ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring in-transit shipments, liaising with clients and subcontractors, and managing documentation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have substantial experience in transport planning for 3+ years, knowledge of the logistics industry, excellent communication skills, proficiency in IT including Office 365, and an understanding of EU Working Time Directive and related regulations.

Is experience in the logistics industry necessary?

Yes, experience in the logistics industry, particularly with white glove services, is required.

What benefits does ATC offer for this position?

Benefits may include a competitive market salary, performance-based bonus, company pension plan, participation in a sports & social club, a hybrid working environment, and opportunities for continuing professional development.

Does the company provide training and development opportunities?

Yes, ATC promotes personal development and professional training, both internally and from leading industry bodies.

Are communication skills important for this role?

Yes, excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues.

Is knowledge of a second language an advantage for this position?

Yes, having a working knowledge of a European language is considered an advantage.

How does the company handle flexible work standards?

The ideal candidate should be flexible regarding work standards and capable of handling changing priorities while working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.

What is the work environment like at ATC?

ATC operates within a dynamic global market and fosters a culture that emphasizes teamwork, safety, and service excellence, while also offering a hybrid work environment.

European logistics, white glove and technical services specialist for data centres.

Transportation
Industry
51-200
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a European logistics, white glove and technical services specialist for data centres. Our focus is on anticipating the critical needs of our clients and delivering industry-leading standards for safety, security and reliability. Follow our page for company updates and industry news.

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