Transport Planner/Transport Operations Supervisor

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Transport Planner to manage full-load and container movements. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in transport planning, proficiency in TMS like Mandata, and excellent geographical knowledge. Candidates should be analytical and collaborative, contributing to a supportive team culture with opportunities for growth in senior roles.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Modern fleet and facilities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in UK transport planning.
• Confident user of Mandata or similar TMS.
• Commercially aware and detail-driven.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule UK-wide full-load and container movements.
• Coordinate backhauls and subcontract work.
• Liaise with customers on ETAs and service updates.

Skills

Transport Planning

Use of TMS

Geographical Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Mandata TMS

R2C

Scania Telematics

Job description

Transport Planner / Transport Operations Supervisor

Location: Erdington, Birmingham

Salary: Circa 40,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Transport Planner who thrives in a busy operational environment?

This is an opportunity to join, a growing logistics and warehousing business providing UK-wide full-load general haulage and backhaul operations, including the collection of import containers from major UK ports such as Tilbury, which are brought to Birmingham for de-stuffing, palletising, storage, and nationwide distribution.

The Role

You’ll work as part of a collaborative planning team responsible for managing day‑to‑day fleet activity and supporting the Operations Officer and Transport Manager in maintaining exceptional service standards.

The role is varied, fast‑paced and critical to ensuring efficient use of vehicles, drivers, and subcontractors while maintaining communication with customers and the warehouse team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule UK-wide full-load and container movements.
• Allocate loads via Mandata TMS, monitor live progress and issue e‑manifests.
• Coordinate backhauls and subcontract work.
• Liaise with customers on ETAs, service updates, and waiting‑time charges.
• Use R2C and Scania Telematics for compliance and vehicle tracking.
• Collaborate with drivers and warehouse for loading/unloading coordination.
• Participate in a shared out-of-hours on‑call rota for overnight support.

About You

• 3‑5 years' experience in UK transport planning (full‑load, container or general haulage).
• Confident user of Mandata or similar TMS, R2C, and telematics systems.
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge and route planning logic.
• Calm, analytical, and solutions‑focused under pressure.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Commercially aware, detail‑driven, and proactive.
• Aspiration to progress toward senior transport leadership roles.

Why Join

• Long‑established, growing logistics business with family values and professional standards.
• Modern Euro 6 Scania fleet and 50,000 sq ft warehouse facility.
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for career development.