Transport Planner: Long-Haul Bulk Logistics (International)

RecruitmentRevolution.com; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for weekend working

Job summary

Van den Bosch is a global logistics leader seeking a Transport Planner to support our UK operation for a key FMCG customer. You will coordinate drivers, vehicles and deliveries, adapting plans in real time to keep schedules on track.

Join a fast-paced, international team with focus on smarter logistics. Experience in long-haul road freight or bulk logistics is valuable, and the role offers the chance to grow within a specialist operation based in Birmingham/Bournville.

Qualifications

• Hands-on transport planning experience required.
• Experience coordinating drivers, vehicles, routes, deliveries and collections.
• Exposure to long-haul road transport or bulk logistics advantageous.
• Understanding of drivers' hours and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Good knowledge of day-to-day fleet and transport operations.
• Experience using transport management or route planning systems.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to commute to Bournville.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate drivers, vehicles, deliveries and collections.
• Manage changing schedules and respond promptly to issues.
• Monitor driver and vehicle availability against demand.
• Support efficient route planning and fleet utilisation.
• Work within drivers' hours, WTD and transport compliance.
• Communicate with drivers, customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with UK and Netherlands planning colleagues.
• Monitor delivery/collection performance and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and transport suppliers when needed.
• Maintain accurate transport records and planning information.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet operations

Driver coordination

Route planning

Hours of work planning (WTD)

Communication skills

Problem solving

Transport management systems

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Van den Bosch is a global logistics leader seeking a Transport Planner to support our UK operation for a key FMCG customer. You will coordinate drivers, vehicles and deliveries, adapting plans in real time to keep schedules on track.

Join a fast-paced, international team with focus on smarter logistics. Experience in long-haul road freight or bulk logistics is valuable, and the role offers the chance to grow within a specialist operation based in Birmingham/Bournville.