Direct Freight Planner

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 72,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Join our Team as a Direct Freight Planner!

An opportunity has arisen for a Direct Freight Planner for the Land product area. The successful candidate can be based in Bradford at our Land branch.

• Location: Bradford, UK
• Hours: 9:00 to 17:30
• Salary: £27,000 to £33,000

What will you be doing?

• Understanding Customer Requirements and ensuring the delivery of first-class Customer Service.
• Planning, arranging, monitoring, and controlling all elements of Direct Land Transport LTL & FTL (Door to Door) and the completion of all associated documentation (operational, administrative & legal).
• Operation of DB Schenker IT Systems, Microsoft Office & associated tools.
• Understanding and adhering to company Quality Policy and Objectives, and maintenance of KPI's.
• Timely and accurate generation of Client sales Invoicing and timely processing of costs & sales outside of agreements in electronic form.
• Timely and effective response to general inquiries and queries, or escalation if unable to deal with completely or accurately.
• Compliance with all Legal, Regulatory and Company Standards.
• Compliance with the company's H&S Policy and practices and contribute to creating a safer working environment.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of the logistics/transport sector.
• Attention to detail.
• High levels of energy, sound judgement and determination to achieve with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

What We Offer

• Private healthcare
• 20 days holiday (increase 1 per year up to max 25) + day off for birthday
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions
• Private healthcare

Next Steps

Please apply by following the links and attaching your CV ASAP, we may not wait until the job advert expires before reviewing applications.

At DB Schenker we are proud of our diverse workforce, and we are committed to enhancing it further. Therefore, we welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, age, disability, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right-to-work checks for the UK/Ireland, 5 years referencing and a criminal records check.

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