Transport Administrator: Route Planning & Delivery Support

UNILIN; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

Death in Service Benefit (x2 annual)

Enhanced maternity benefit

Product discounts

Lifelong learning

Job summary

Unilin is seeking a proactive transport planner to support load and route planning, manage delivery statuses, and handle all admin tasks related to transport, distribution and returns. The role requires experience in a transport management environment and familiarity with SAP.

You will engage with transport companies, interpret data, and prepare reports while maintaining accuracy under pressure. A focus on efficiency and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience in a transport management environment.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Ability to engage with transport companies directly when required.
• Strong route planning knowledge across UK regions and cost-efficient transport solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all administrative tasks relating to transport, distribution and returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Meet customer order requirements within lead-time, cost, volume and quality targets.
• Assist in load and route planning.
• Complete returned goods documentation promptly and cost-effectively.
• Manage information flow on inbound/outbound deliveries and status updates.
• Build positive relationships with internal departments and suppliers.
• Handle incoming communications from customer service and resolve enquiries.
• Propose ideas to improve customer service and efficiency.

Skills

Transport management

Route planning

Data interpretation

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Unilin is seeking a proactive transport planner to support load and route planning, manage delivery statuses, and handle all admin tasks related to transport, distribution and returns. The role requires experience in a transport management environment and familiarity with SAP.

You will engage with transport companies, interpret data, and prepare reports while maintaining accuracy under pressure. A focus on efficiency and customer service is essential.