Transport Planner

Aston Carter; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial power systems organization is seeking a Transport Planner to manage global customer shipments efficiently in Derby. This contract position involves planning and coordinating shipments, liaising with various stakeholders, and completing export documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Experience with SAP and knowledge of export regulations are preferred. Join our dynamic team and contribute to successful logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, needed for managing logistics.
• Strong organisational skills to manage shipping processes.
• Ability to resolve problems independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage global customer shipments.
• Liaise with internal and external partners.
• Complete essential export documentation.
• Coordinate timely bookings with customers and carriers.
• Manage freight invoices through to payment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

Transport Planner - East Midlands, UK

Contract Length: 12 months

Hourly Rate: Competitive

Location: Derby, East Midlands, UK

Are you highly organised, detail‑oriented, and motivated to work in a fast‑paced environment? Join a leading industrial power systems organisation as a Transport Planner, where you'll play a key role in planning and managing global customer shipments. Full training in global export regulations will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the shipping of customer orders to a global network of distribution and OEM partners
• Liaise with internal departments (Customer Services, Warehouse, Transportation) and external customers
• Complete export documentation, including proformas, labels, and shipping notes
• Coordinate with customers and carriers to arrange and ensure timely bookings
• Facilitate the freight invoice process, managing carrier invoices through to payment and resolving exceptions
• Support time‑sensitive deadlines and business needs, which may require flexible working hours to ensure shipments leave on time

Essential Skills

• Ability to use initiative and resolve problems independently
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Positive team contributor
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail, especially under pressure

Preferred Skills

• Experience using SAP
• Knowledge of export regulations
• Customs warehouse Experience

Please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and Experience relevant to the criteria outlined.

Job Title: Transport Planner

Location: Derby, UK

Job Type: Contract