Landside Transport Planner

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

To be successfully considered for this role you will need:

• Excellent command of the English language in both written and verbal communication to effectively communicate with all parties.
• Prior Transport planning and transport operational knowledge and experience is required for this role.
• Air and Road Logistics knowledge is required for this role.
• Good levels of IT literacy are required for this role to capture and input information into the IT systems.
• ADR & Hazardous Awareness and Training to Level D (Cargo Op) is advantageous.
• Full clean Driver’s License and Forklift License is preferred for this role (training is available).
• Front facing role therefore applicants must be professionally well presented.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as our business operates 24/7 to meet customer demands and deadlines.

WFS is one of the world's leading ground handling organisations, providing high quality cargo, passenger, premium, ramp, baggage and technical services across a network spanning over 188 locations in more than 22 countries on five continents. Within the UK division, boasting a workforce of over 700 individuals spread across 19 strategic sites nationwide, WFS don't just envision success; WFS engineers it. Their vision is to empower their people, ignite innovation at every turn, and revolutionise the industry with an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.