Transport Planner - Immingham - Freight Forwarding

Corrigan Bentley; Immingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Planner to oversee the planning and coordination of goods movement. Responsibilities include developing transport schedules, allocating resources, monitoring operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and analyzing performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure efficient delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly transport schedules and delivery routes to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Allocate vehicles, drivers, and resources based on operational requirements and priorities.
• Monitor transport operations in real time and make adjustments to address delays, breakdowns, or unforeseen issues.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, customers, and third-party carriers.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours, and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate transport records, including delivery schedules, route performance, and vehicle usage.
• Analyze transport data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of transport management systems (TMS) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with customers to provide updates on delivery status and resolve issues professionally.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure vehicles are roadworthy and compliant.

Job description

Job Summary:

The Transport Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing the movement of goods, vehicles, and drivers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products and services. This role involves scheduling transport routes, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop daily and weekly transport schedules and delivery routes to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Allocate vehicles, drivers, and resources based on operational requirements and priorities.
• Monitor transport operations in real time and make adjustments to address delays, breakdowns, or unforeseen issues.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, customers, and third-party carriers.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, driver hours, and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate transport records, including delivery schedules, route performance, and vehicle usage.
• Analyze transport data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of transport management systems (TMS) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with customers to provide updates on delivery status and resolve issues professionally.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure vehicles are roadworthy and compliant.