Dynamic Transport Planner: Route Optimization

Ethero; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethero is recruiting for a Logistics Transport Planner in the Birmingham area, at Hams Hall, Coleshill. The role runs 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a salary circa 31,000 plus benefits.

You will coordinate daily transport routes, use TMS software, and liaise with drivers and customers to maintain on-time deliveries. The ideal candidate will have transport planning experience, strong organisation and communication skills, knowledge of driver hours and health & safety regulations, and ideally

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, logistics, or fleet coordination
• Highly organised and good problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Good geographical knowledge and route-planning ability
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport planning systems
• Understand driver hours, transport compliance, and health & safety regulations
• CPC qualification or knowledge of transport compliance
• Understand logistics KPIs and reporting

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport routes and vehicle allocations, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on time
• Monitor deliveries and respond quickly to delays or operational issues
• Communicate with drivers, customers, and internal teams regarding schedules and updates
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and health & safety requirements
• Optimise routes to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Maintain accurate transport records and planning documentation
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedules and availability
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport operation
• Use transport management systems (TMS) and other logistics software effectively
• Work closely with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers to maintain high service standards while optimising routes and transport costs

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

TMS software

Route planning software

Job description

Ethero is recruiting for a Logistics Transport Planner in the Birmingham area, at Hams Hall, Coleshill. The role runs 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a salary circa 31,000 plus benefits.

You will coordinate daily transport routes, use TMS software, and liaise with drivers and customers to maintain on-time deliveries. The ideal candidate will have transport planning experience, strong organisation and communication skills, knowledge of driver hours and health & safety regulations, and ideally