Transport & Traffic Planner

Solidus; Skipton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company based in Skipton seeks a Transport & Traffic Planner to manage transport operations and a small team. Responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of goods, managing customs clearance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate offers experience in transport management, excellent problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35k to £43k depending on experience, along with workplace pension contributions and other benefits.

Benefits

Workplace pension contributions

Medi cash

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience managing a small team.
• Experience in transport management.
• Experience with customs clearance processes.
• Effective time management and multi-tasking.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team and develop their skills.
• Book transport requirements with haulage partners.
• Process customs clearance.
• Collaborate with Warehouse & Distribution teams.

Skills

Team management

Transport management

Customs clearance

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Transport & Traffic Planner

Location: Skipton

Salary: £35 - £43k depending on experience

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

We are Solidus. With a heritage since 1870, we produce circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions worldwide using recycled paper. We operate with 1,500 colleagues across Europe, driven by technology and a passion for progress to reduce waste and protect the planet.

Note: we do not offer sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

About the role

The Transport & Traffic Planner is responsible for ensuring customers receive goods on time via our haulage network. You will manage a small team, support traffic planning for vendors, and liaise closely with customers and the Warehouse & Distribution team.

What you will do

• Manage a small team – develop skills, performance, behaviours & attendance; set goals and objectives during one‑to‑one sessions; manage expectations.
• Ensure all transport requirements are booked with haulage partners accurately and timely.
• Raise purchase orders for haulage activities.
• Act as the first point of contact and owner of any transport enquiry, ensuring all are turned around promptly.
• Manage inbound/outbound loading schedules and resource allocation.
• Process customs clearance and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Warehouse & Distribution to keep internal communication effective.
• Liaise daily with cross‑functional colleagues on transport matters.
• Keep CRM systems updated with every vendor interaction.
• Assist the Warehouse team in stock management and profit & loss documents.
• Attend and participate in required meetings.
• Achieve departmental and individual KPIs.
• Maintain up‑to‑date customs clearance documents.

About you

Essential requirements

• Experience managing a small team.
• Experience in transport management.
• Experience with customs clearance processes and procedures.
• Effective time management, prioritising and multi‑tasking.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Active problem‑solving skills.
• Team player, ready to help with all tasks.
• Flexible with deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with an excellent telephone manner.
• Competency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Desirable requirements

• Experience within the packaging industry.
• Knowledge of Sage 200.

The job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be required as deemed necessary, with training provided.

Why join us

As Transport & Traffic Planner at Solidus, you will work within a dynamic, ambitious international organization with flat hierarchies and short decision‑making paths. You will interact directly with UKBU, sales directors, BU managers, vendors, suppliers, and commercial supply chain colleagues across the UK business unit.

Our benefits

• Workplace pension contributions
• Medi cash
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite parking

Please submit your CV and cover letter for this role. Candidates with experience in Logistics Planner, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Transport Coordinator, Senior Logistics Coordinator, Traffic Management Operative, and similar roles may also be considered.