Senior Transport Planner & Route Optimizer

Pertemps Northampton; Corby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking a Senior Transport Administrator in Corby to plan and coordinate daily delivery routes and support the transport team. You will work with Order Processing, Warehouse and Customer Service to ensure efficient scheduling and responsive customer support.

The role requires strong route planning, geographical knowledge and solid organisational skills. You will liaise with drivers and internal teams, manage enquiries and help drive continuous improvements in transport

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics planning, transport planning or transport administration.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning ability.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Experience handling customer enquiries and resolving issues effectively.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and service levels.
• Work closely with Order Processors and Warehouse staff to ensure deliveries are scheduled effectively.
• Utilise strong geographical knowledge to optimise routes and transport resources.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal departments regarding delivery schedules and updates.
• Handle customer queries professionally and provide timely resolutions.
• Monitor transport activities and address any operational issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate transport and delivery records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function.

Skills

Route planning

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Geographical knowledge

Tools

Transport management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Northampton is seeking a Senior Transport Administrator in Corby to plan and coordinate daily delivery routes and support the transport team. You will work with Order Processing, Warehouse and Customer Service to ensure efficient scheduling and responsive customer support.

The role requires strong route planning, geographical knowledge and solid organisational skills. You will liaise with drivers and internal teams, manage enquiries and help drive continuous improvements in transport