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Sponsorizzato da OysterMetsä Wood
Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. The products of Metsä Wood, Metsä Group’s wood products business, include Kerto® LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Our products made of northern wood store carbon, and play an important role in combating climate change.
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics – Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.
This recruitment is carried out anonymously
We are looking for a Transport Planner
Location: Boston
Overview
With focus on increasing customer satisfaction and optimising its resources, Metsä Wood UK has embarked on a wide range of initiatives and investments which include transforming its ERP & supply chain planning tools, standardising ways of working across its business areas and deeper collaboration with its stakeholders to increase product visibility and service.
As part of this initiative a vacancy has arisen to directly collaborate with internal stakeholders as well as high-profile customers and suppliers of service.
What do you get to do?
Daily plan and manage customer deliveries and collections in line with customer KPIs
Ensure vehicle utilization is maximised where possible, working with Customer Service and Operations teams to improve load fill
Report any stock shortage through to order desk team prior to despatch
Book transport requirement with nominated haulage company’s ensuring best cost / m3 is achieved
Monitor haulier performance against agreed booked slots reporting short falls to Site / Transport Manager
Monitor any additional haulage costs (e.g. demurrage / 2nd day charges) and challenge where possible
Support Distribution picking and loading teams with work balancing where possible
Support site / transport manager with delivery performance reviews
Address any problems or complaints that may arise quickly and amicably
Stakeholders & Operational Interfaces
Customers
Operations teams
Customer Service
Sales teams
Supply Chain
Finance
What are we looking for?
Numerate and analytical, comfortable with intermediate/advanced XLS.
Effective communicator with ability to prioritise. Strong organisational skills.
Comfortable within fast-paced operations; effective problem solving skills.
Growth & continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred experience of SAP ERP and related transport planning software.
National Logistics / Transport qualification (e.g. Transport Manager CPC) - preferred
2 years+ transport planning experience
IT skills – MS Office including
Career in the new era at Metsä Group
A playing field for creative professionals – develop and grow at Metsä Group. If you’re looking for a broad field of work and diverse opportunities to develop production, products and your own skills, you’re looking in the right direction! Metsä Group invests significantly in the business of the future and develops its operations based on the principle of continuous improvement. Our culture encourages innovation, and new ideas are welcomed enthusiastically. Our large Group offers many opportunities for job rotation and career advancement.
Metsä Group has a responsible corporate culture that creates a safe working environment for all of us. We value good leadership and support for personal career development. We encourage you to display your competence and will provide you with opportunities to use it.
Benefits
Other benefits include:
A compelling brand and company with true sustainability platform
An attractive benefits package, including competitive salary, annual bonus, attractive pension scheme, and comprehensive death in service benefit.
A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with various service-related increments.
You can count on our commitment to your growth and development.
Training, mentoring and coaching tailored to each individual’s development needs.
Membership of the Me @ Metsa reward platform providing access to discounts and offers from 100’s of popular retailers.
Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support 24/7 including financial, legal and wellbeing support.
Cycle to work scheme
Free On-site parking
Anonymous recruitment - how it works
Anonymous recruitment - this is how it works
This is an anonymous recruitment process. The gender and date of birth of the applicant are not asked for on the application form. Personal details such as name, mother tongue, time of studies, name of educational institution and contact details are hidden until the interview stage. Attachments (such as CVs) are also hidden.
This recruitment is carried out by Metsä Group’s recruitment partner. Our partner sees the applicants’ details in the system, but the applicants remain anonymous to Metsä Group during application processing. Our recruitment partner is committed to presenting the most suitable applicants for the open position.
Our system will guide you through the application process. The questions on the application form will help you present your skills and experience anonymously. Answer all questions carefully. If you’re invited for interview, your CV will be displayed to the recruiters to support the interview.
Read more and watch the video on anonymous recruitment.
What happens next?
Submit your application using the link "Apply". Do it as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period. Good luck, we hope to hear from you soon!
