Senior Transport Planner FMCG Freight UK & Europe

Found Consultancy; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Found Consultancy in Teesside is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to support road, sea and rail freight across the UK and Europe. This is a full-time permanent role within a large global organisation.

You will build relationships with suppliers and internal teams, plan and book transport, input data into traffic systems, and provide clear instructions to drivers and agents. Strong Excel skills and FMCG experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics operations and planning.
• FMCG sector knowledge and familiarity with supply chains.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with a focus on cost and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational transport planning support to drivers and customers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external contacts using professional language.
• Plan, book, record and confirm all transport arrangements.
• Operate traffic systems with accurate data input and up-to-date confirmations.
• Liaise with drivers, shipping agents and freight forwarders with clear instructions.
• Own and resolve any consignment issues, reporting to Transport Manager.
• Provide cost calculations and issue rate confirmations as required.
• Arrange additional resources to cover all operational activity efficiently.

Skills

Logistics experience

FMCG

Excellent communication

Commercially focused

Tools

Excel

Job description

Found Consultancy in Teesside is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to support road, sea and rail freight across the UK and Europe. This is a full-time permanent role within a large global organisation.

You will build relationships with suppliers and internal teams, plan and book transport, input data into traffic systems, and provide clear instructions to drivers and agents. Strong Excel skills and FMCG experience are essential.