Network Transport Planner: Route Optimisation & Deliveries

Berry Recruitment Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave inc Bank Holidays

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group is seeking a Network Planner for a leading logistics and distribution client in Essex. You will coordinate and optimise palletised freight across regional and national networks, ensuring cost-effective and on-time deliveries and collections.

The role involves route planning with TMS software, maximizing vehicle capacity, communicating with drivers, hubs and end clients, and solving live delivery issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport office or as a driver with transferable skills.
• Solid understanding of transport legislation (WTD).
• Strong IT and TMS skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate palletised freight across regional and national networks.
• Plan routes to maximise capacity and meet delivery windows.
• Communicate with drivers, hubs and clients; run progress reports.
• Troubleshoot live delivery issues and adapt plans.
• Ensure cost-efficient, on-time deliveries.

Skills

Route planning

Driver coordination

TMS systems

Transport legislation knowledge

IT proficiency

Tools

TMS software

Job description

Berry Recruitment Group is seeking a Network Planner for a leading logistics and distribution client in Essex. You will coordinate and optimise palletised freight across regional and national networks, ensuring cost-effective and on-time deliveries and collections.

The role involves route planning with TMS software, maximizing vehicle capacity, communicating with drivers, hubs and end clients, and solving live delivery issues.