Transport Planner

Reed; Woolpit; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Opportunities to contribute ideas and^

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Transport Planner in Woolpit to coordinate daily transport operations and optimise delivery routes. You will work with a network of subcontracted carriers, balancing customer expectations with cost control while maintaining high service levels.

The role offers ownership of an operational function in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to influence planning processes and drive improvements across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning or logistics planning.
• Experience with subcontracted carriers or 3PL.
• Strong route planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Experience using transport planning or route optimisation software.
• Strong commercial awareness balancing cost and service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive mindset for improvements and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily delivery schedules and routes.
• Allocate work across a network of subcontracted transport providers.
• Monitor deliveries and resolve issues as they arise.
• React quickly to delays, changes and shifting priorities.
• Work closely with internal teams to maintain customer service.
• Balance operational efficiency, service requirements and transport costs.
• Manage POD documentation and resolve related queries.
• Utilise planning systems and data to support decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics planning

Subcontractors experience

Route planning

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

Transport planning software

Job description

Transport Planner

Salary: From GBP30,000 per annumLocation: Woolpit AreaJob Type: Full-time

Take Ownership. Drive Efficiency. Make a Real Impact.

Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for a role where your decisions genuinely matter? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business where you'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly, delivering exceptional service, and helping to shape transport planning processes.

This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll be trusted to make commercial decisions, solve challenges in real time, and have a direct influence on operational success. If you enjoy problem-solving, thrive under pressure, and want a role that offers responsibility, autonomy, and variety, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role

As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating daily transport operations, ensuring deliveries are planned efficiently and completed successfully. Working with a network of subcontracted carriers, you will balance customer expectations, operational efficiency, and cost control while maintaining high service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily delivery schedules and routes.
• Allocate work across a network of subcontracted transport providers.
• Monitor deliveries and resolve issues as they arise.
• React quickly to delays, changes, and shifting priorities.
• Work closely with internal teams to maintain excellent customer service.
• Balance operational efficiency, service requirements, and transport costs.
• Manage Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation and resolve any related queries.
• Utilise planning systems and operational data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident and proactive Transport Planner who can think on their feet and make effective decisions in a busy operational environment.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within transport planning, logistics planning, or a similar role.
• Experience working with subcontracted carriers or third-party logistics providers.
• Strong route planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a calm approach under pressure.
• Experience using transport planning or route optimisation software.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance cost and service requirements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for identifying improvements and efficiencies.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a transport planning role. It's an opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking business where your contribution is recognised and valued.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary from GBP30,000 per year.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key operational function.
• A fast-paced and engaging working environment.
• Supportive team culture with excellent collaboration across departments.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and improve operational processes.