Transport Planner

At NHV, we keep aviation moving! As a Transport Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that critical aircraft parts and supplies reach their destinations—on time and efficiently.

You’ll coordinate, monitor, and optimize transport activities (including customs clearance) across our network, balancing operational urgency with cost-efficiency. This is a fast-paced role where your decisions directly support flight operations and safety.

You report to the Transport Coordinator.

Occasional travel to other NHV bases may be required.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate transport activities in the most efficient and cost-effective way

• Monitor shipments end-to-end, ensuring timely pickup and delivery

• Register and track transports in our ERP system

• Collaborate with engineers and planners to challenge and optimize delivery timelines

• Consolidate shipments where possible to reduce costs

• Manage urgent/AOG shipments, including obtaining stakeholder approval

• Handle dangerous goods shipments (via FedEx or other platforms)

• Resolve transport-related issues, including delivery delays and invoice discrepancies

• Continuously look for improvements to reduce cost and enhance logistics processes

• Work in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Comply with all Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies and procedures and take personal responsibility for protecting company information and assets.

• Experience in a transport, logistics or supply chain environment is a plus but not essential

• Knowledge of customs processes (UK) is a plus

• Experience in aviation is an advantage

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

• A proactive problem-solver with attention to detail

• Confident communicator with strong coordination abilities

• Comfortable with IT systems (ERP or aviation tools are a plus)

• Fluent in English (professional level required)

• Knowledge of IATA Dangerous Goods regulations is an asset

• Take initiative and ownership and you’re a problem solver

• Work well in a team and communicate clearly

• Thrive in a dynamic, operational environment

• Have a cost-conscious mindset

• Are reliable, accurate, adaptable, and eager to learn