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Transport Planner; FTC

Job in Liverpool, Merseyside, L1, England, UK
Listing for: persolog Romania
Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Transportation Logistics, Transportation Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Transport Planner (FTC up to 12 months)

CMA CGM | ABOUT US

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseille where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

As a Transport Planner, you'll be part of a dedicated team responsible for routing and coordinating container movements across road, rail, and feeder services. Your mission is to ensure every transport is planned efficiently, cost‑effectively, and in line with vendor and customer requirements. You'll be the central point of contact for both internal teams and external transport partners—keeping operations smooth, building strong relationships, and ensuring high service standards every step of the way.

What

You'll Be Doing
  • Planning and dispatching daily UK transport across road, rail, and feeder networks
  • Maximising efficiency through smart routing and cost‑effective decision‑making
  • Liaising with hauliers, rail partners, internal teams, and key transport accounts
  • Ensuring allocations are met and any additional costs are captured promptly
  • Providing updates, resolving service issues, and supporting colleagues during absences
  • Feeding back performance insights and helping maintain operational excellence
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
  • Experience in the transport or logistics industry would be highly advantageous
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to stay calm and organised in a fast paced environment
  • A team‑focused attitude with the ability to work independently as required
  • Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail
  • Solid MS Office capability;
    Destin8/CNS experience is a bonus
  • Strong UK geographical awareness
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus additional day over Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Enhanced pension scheme up to 15% total contribution
  • Life assurance x4
  • Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
  • Private healthcare (BUPA), BUPA Dental Plan + Healthcare Cash plan, including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille
  • Hybrid Working
  • Cycle to work scheme/Season ticket loans
  • Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity
  • Employee recognition awards
  • Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy
Our Values
  • Excellence
  • Exemplarity
  • Imagination
  • Boldness

CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees. Our long‑held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer's values and enhances employee engagement.

Join us and discover a world of opportunities! Please note that when you click “Apply”, you will be transferred to the career portal. Please make a note of the Job Requisition r so you can locate the vacancy and progress your application. You will also be required to log in or register on the career portal to progress your application. Come along on CMA CGM's adventure!

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