Transport Planner

VANRATH; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

30 days' annual leave, increasing by 1

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for professional growth

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to coordinate deliveries, optimise resources and enhance customer experience. You will report to the Transport & Dispatch Manager and liaise with customers, suppliers, sales and production planning teams in a dynamic logistics environment.

The role requires proven logistics or transport experience, strong organisational and analytical skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics, transport or supply chain management.
• Comprehensive understanding of transport planning requirements.
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Practical knowledge of logistics environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational, numerical and analytical abilities, with attention to detail.
• Ability to solve problems, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics or transport software systems.
• Customer-focused approach and commitment to high service standards.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work hours to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer orders by phone and email.
• Schedule deliveries in line with customer expectations.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers to maximise daily utilisation.
• Coordinate internal resources to meet delivery commitments.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, sales and production planning teams.
• Support a cost-effective, sustainable, safe and customer-focused transport operation.
• Help maintain reliable supply lines and delivery schedules.
• Ensure logistics activities comply with health, safety, environmental and transport legislation.

Skills

Logistics experience

Transport planning

Commercial awareness

Logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Logistics software

Driving licence

Flexibility

Education

Logistics qualification

Tools

MS Office

Logistics software

Job description

Transport Planner

Join an established organisation where you will play a vital role in keeping day-to-day transport operations running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and experienced Transport Planner to coordinate deliveries, optimise resources and help provide an outstanding customer experience.

Salary / Benefits

• £33,000-£37,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
• Company pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• 30 days' annual leave, increasing by one day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 32 days
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Commitment to a healthy work-life balance

About your next employer

Your next employer is an established organisation with a strong focus on quality, customer service and operational excellence. You will report to the Transport & Dispatch Manager and work closely with customers, suppliers, sales, production planning and the wider transport team to ensure an efficient and reliable service.

About you

• Proven experience in logistics, transport or supply chain management
• A comprehensive understanding of transport planning requirements
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen
• Practical knowledge of logistics environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational, numerical and analytical abilities, with excellent attention to detail
• The ability to solve problems, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics or transport software systems
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to high service standards
• A full, clean UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work hours that meet operational demands

Nice to have:

• A relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Previous or current HGV driving licence

What you'll do

• Receive and process customer orders by phone and email
• Schedule deliveries in line with customer expectations
• Allocate vehicles and drivers efficiently to maximise daily utilisation
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure delivery commitments are met
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, sales and production planning teams
• Support a cost-effective, sustainable, safe and customer-focused transport operation
• Help maintain reliable supply lines and delivery schedules
• Ensure logistics activities comply with health, safety, environmental and transport legislation