Dynamic Transport Planner — Deliveries & Scheduling

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd is recruiting a Transport Planner for a permanent role based in Telford. The role involves coordinating deliveries, liaising with drivers and customers, and ensuring cost-efficient transport operations.

The candidate should be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills and experience in transport planning systems are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or traffic planning environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities and prioritisation.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and adaptability under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate vehicle movements and deliveries per customer requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, depots and internal teams on schedules.
• Identify and resolve transport and delivery issues promptly.
• Respond to customer inquiries by phone and email.
• Maintain transport records and complete administration.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics

Traffic planning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Office IT

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proactive Personnel Ltd is recruiting a Transport Planner for a permanent role based in Telford. The role involves coordinating deliveries, liaising with drivers and customers, and ensuring cost-efficient transport operations.

The candidate should be organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills and experience in transport planning systems are advantageous.