Transport Planner - Route Optimization & Timely Deliveries

lmerecruitment.vincere.io; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Generous holiday

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vincere invites a proactive Transport Operations Planner to join our Ipswich area operations. You will coordinate day-to-day transport with 3rd party hauliers, plan multi-drops and back loads, and monitor ETAs to keep collections and deliveries on time.

You’ll liaise with customers, depots and internal teams, keep paperwork and TMS/PODs up to date, and respond calmly under pressure with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/logistics planning.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient with transport management systems (TMS).
• Proactive problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Plan and book daily loads with 3rd party carriers.
• Build efficient multi-drop routes and back loads.
• Track ETAs, manage delays and keep customers updated.
• Keep paperwork and system updates accurate (TMS/PODs).
• Liaise with customers, depots and internal teams.

Skills

Transport/logistics planning

Organisation

Calm under pressure

Communication

TMS experience

Problem-solving

Tools

TMS

Job description

Vincere invites a proactive Transport Operations Planner to join our Ipswich area operations. You will coordinate day-to-day transport with 3rd party hauliers, plan multi-drops and back loads, and monitor ETAs to keep collections and deliveries on time.

You’ll liaise with customers, depots and internal teams, keep paperwork and TMS/PODs up to date, and respond calmly under pressure with strong organisational and communication skills.