Logistics & Transport Planner

ZipRecruiter; Maldon; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally successful manufacturer near Chelmsford is seeking a Transport Planner. The role involves planning transportation in line with production schedules, managing logistics, and ensuring efficient movement of goods across supply chains, particularly in the USA. Candidates should have experience in logistics within a manufacturing environment and be proficient in Excel. The position offers a permanent, full-time role with a 37.5-hour work week and various benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company sick pay

Income protection

Life assurance

Private health care

Cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics/supply chain role within a production environment.
• Strong understanding of international freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport logistics with production output and demand.
• Manage complex inbound logistics to warehouses.
• Liaise with third-party carriers for timely shipments.

Skills

Logistics

Transport Planning

Data Analysis

Excel

Tools

WMS

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planner - £40,000 - Chelmsford

37.5 hours per week| Permanent | Full-time

Do you have experience planning export transportation in line with production schedules?

We're hiring a Transport Planner for a globally successful manufacturer near Chelmsford. We are looking for experience in planning transportation around production planning challenges. Experience within a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment is essential for this role. As a transport planner, you'll ensure goods' smooth and efficient movement across global supply chains, particularly in the USA.

You will coordinate transportation activities, liaise with third-party carriers, and track international shipments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working hand in hand with the Production Team to synchronise transport logistics with production output and demand requirements.
• Manage complex inbound logistics to warehouses, ensuring schedule accuracy and stock availability.
• Managing the booking of transport, collaborating with customers and internal teams.
• Liaise with third-party carriers and logistics providers to manage timely shipments.
• Maintain accurate export documentation and logistics records - BOL, commercial invoices, Certs of .
• Analyse transport data to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in a logistics/supply chain role within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of international freight operations and transport planning
• Export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificate of and bill of lading
• Confident Excel user (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and logistics project coordination.

What's on Offer:

• 37.5-hour working week
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Company sick pay, income protection, and life assurance
• Private health care and cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme - 4% matched
• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities

We're actively interviewing now, beginning with a video interview. Don't delay — apply today or contact Sarah Palmer for a confidential discussion.