Transport Planner

Adecco; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Transport Planner on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. In this pivotal role, you will oversee vehicle routing and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess experience in transportation planning and a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner/Coordinator role.
• Strong understanding of routing processes and procedures.
• Ability to effectively manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and organise multi-drop vehicle routing across depots.
• Monitor vehicle progress and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

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We are currently seeking a Transport Planner on behalf of our client based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds! If you have previous experience in planning Transportation schedules and are looking for a great company experiencing growth, this is the role for you!

Hours: 08:30am-17:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Job Responsibilities:

• Prioritise and organise multi-drop vehicle routing across depots, ensuring efficient delivery.
• Communicate with Sales to meet customer delivery needs and resolve potential issues with warehouse teams.
• Monitor vehicle progress, adjust routes as necessary, and communicate accurate delivery details to drivers.
• Ensure compliance with driver regulations (working time, tacho hours) while planning routes.
• Build strong relationships with drivers, suppliers, and subcontractors to streamline operations.
• Drive continuous improvement within the transport department and across the business.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a Transport Planner/Coordinator role.
• Strong understanding of routing processes and procedures.
• The ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Well organised, self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

If you are interested in this role, or know of someone that may be interested, please respond to this with a copy of an up to date CV for more information. Alternatively you can reach us on !

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.