Transport Planner

White Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking a Transport Planner in Tamworth, England, to coordinate container movements and work with suppliers, ports, terminals, and transport teams to ensure timely, cost-effective planning.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills, and a good understanding of UK geography. You will help optimise routes and ensure accurate revenue/cost recording while meeting deadlines in a busy transport environment.

Qualifications

• Proven communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good knowledge of UK geography and routes.
• Organised with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate container movements with suppliers, ports and transport teams.
• Relay information to Customer Service and Transport Teams by email and phone.
• Optimize routing for profitable container movements.
• Communicate with ports and terminals to coordinate movements.
• Ensure correct revenue and costs are recorded for movements.
• Adhere to internal and external cut-off times.
• Liaise with the team to plan efficient transport movements.
• Monitor and manage transport requirements for smooth operations.
• Resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

UK geography knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Transport planning software

Job description

Transport Planner (488972) Tamworth, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP34000 per annum

Transport Planner – Container Movements

Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £34,000
Location: Tamworth

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a busy and fast-paced transport operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating container movements, working closely with suppliers, ports, terminals, customer service and transport teams to ensure movements are planned efficiently and completed within required timeframes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills and a good understanding of UK geography.

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with suppliers and coordinating transport requirements.
• Relaying relevant information to Customer Service and Transport Teams via email and telephone.
• Optimising routing to ensure the most profitable solution for container movements.
• Communicating with ports and terminals to coordinate movements effectively.
• Ensuring correct revenue and costs are recorded for completed movements.
• Adhering to both internal and external cut-off times.
• Liaising with the wider team to ensure the most efficient planning of transport movements.
• Monitoring and managing transport requirements to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
• Resolving operational issues quickly and effectively.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Previous experience as a Transport Planner – ideal but not essential.
• Confident and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good knowledge of UK geography.
• The ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Quick and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of the business.
• A proactive approach to transport planning and operational challenges.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced transport environment where you will play an important role in ensuring container movements are planned efficiently, cost-effectively and within required deadlines.

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