Transport Planner: Delivery & Logistics Optimization

Tarmac Trading Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Chelmsford seeks a professional to manage order fulfilment and transport planning. This role will involve ensuring accurate order capture, efficient delivery scheduling and maintaining compliance across the supply chain. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience in logistics, and a passion for customer service. This position offers various benefits including a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website

Access to Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing logistics and planning teams.
• Operational efficiencies and costings.
• Driver management and legal compliance (e.g., O Licence, driver hours).

Responsibilities

• Receive and input customer orders via phone, email, or digital platforms.
• Plan and schedule deliveries based on customer orders and vehicle availability.
• Coordinate with transport planners, hauliers, and drivers.
• Monitor delivery progress and proactively address issues.
• Generate reports on order volumes and delivery performance.

Skills

Strong numeracy and literacy skills

Clear and concise communication skills

Experience with planning tools and systems

Understanding of logistics systems and transport planning processes

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies

Knowledge of order fulfilment workflows

Pragmatic and resilient, with a logical approach to problem-solving

Passionate about excellent customer service

Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

Job description

A leading logistics company in Chelmsford seeks a professional to manage order fulfilment and transport planning. This role will involve ensuring accurate order capture, efficient delivery scheduling and maintaining compliance across the supply chain. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience in logistics, and a passion for customer service. This position offers various benefits including a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and development opportunities.