Transport Planner

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking an experienced Transport Planner. The role involves coordinating logistics activities, ensuring cost efficiency, and maintaining transport schedules. Candidates should possess over 5 years of experience in transport planning or logistics administration. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including additional leave for birthdays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Annual leave

Extra day off for birthday

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in transport planning or logistics administration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule transportation activities to optimise efficiency and costs.
• Monitor transport performance and address issues proactively.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, costs, and service levels.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics administration

Communication

IT literacy

Problem resolution

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Transport Planner or Logistics administrator keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? If so, the following permanent role could be for you…

My client is a leading manufacturer of custom-made steel door solutions in the Newcastle under Lyme area. They are looking for a Transport Planner to join them ASAP on a permanent basis.

The Transport Planner will be responsible for efficiently coordinating transport and logistics activities while ensuring alignment with cost targets and budget constraints. The role involves real-time scheduling, execution, and optimisation of transport operations to support business and customer requirements. This is an exciting time to join their thriving business who have recently experienced significant investment in the growth and in the facility to ensure market leading customer quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling new sales orders transportation activities to optimise efficiency and costs
• Helping to manage budgets related to shipping deliveries by tracking expenses and suggesting cost-saving measures
• Monitoring transport performance, addressing issues proactively
• Problem resolution — addressing any issues that arise (delays, quality concerns, or equipment malfunctions) and working to resolve them quickly
• Ensuring transport schedules align with budgetary and operational targets
• Maintaining accurate records of shipments, costs, and service levels
• Processing and planning new sales orders into the real-time system as required
• Coordinating with internal teams and logistics partners to ensure smooth operations
• Communicating with customers and suppliers regarding shipment status, delays, or issues with their orders
• Cultivating a close relationship with customers and suppliers

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in transport planning or logistics administration
• Good written and verbal communication
• Good forward planning
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload
• High level of IT literacy including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

The package

You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, annual leave and extra day off for your birthday. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development