Strategic Transport Planner – Container Movements

White Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking a Transport Planner in Tamworth, England, to coordinate container movements and work with suppliers, ports, terminals, and transport teams to ensure timely, cost-effective planning.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and a good understanding of UK geography. You will help optimise routes and ensure accurate revenue/cost recording while meeting deadlines in a busy transport environment.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good knowledge of UK geography and routes.
• Organised with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate container movements with suppliers, ports and transport teams.
• Relay information to Customer Service and Transport Teams by email and phone.
• Optimize routing for profitable container movements.
• Communicate with ports and terminals to coordinate movements.
• Ensure correct revenue and costs are recorded for movements.
• Adhere to internal and external cut-off times.
• Liaise with the team to plan efficient transport movements.
• Monitor and manage transport requirements for smooth operations.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

UK geography knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Transport planning software

Job description

White Recruitment is seeking a Transport Planner in Tamworth, England, to coordinate container movements and work with suppliers, ports, terminals, and transport teams to ensure timely, cost-effective planning.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and a good understanding of UK geography. You will help optimise routes and ensure accurate revenue/cost recording while meeting deadlines in a busy transport environment.