Transport & Warehouse Planner

Arden Personnel; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local independent recruitment agency is seeking a Transport & Warehouse Planner to efficiently manage HGV transport plans in Redditch. This fast-paced office-based role requires strong organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate will optimise routes, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain accurate documentation. Required qualifications include at least 2 years of experience in transport and warehouse planning, along with knowledge of WMS and TMS tools. Enjoy benefits like 25 days holiday and potential for additional time off.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday

Weekend working may be required during busy periods

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transport and/or warehouse planning.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Solid understanding of transport operations, driver schedules, routing, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise HGV routes for efficiency and fuel economy.
• Monitor fleet activity and support compliance with maintenance schedules.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams to resolve scheduling issues.
• Track transport costs and identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Experience with WMS and TMS tools

Understanding of transport operations

Education

Logistics/transport/supply chain qualification

Tools

WMS

TMS

Job description

Our client is looking for a Transport & Warehouse Planner to keep HGV transport plans running efficiently and calmly—especially when things get busy. This is a fast-paced, office-based role where organisation, communication, and clear thinking under pressure are essential. Hybrid working isn’t available for this position.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for planning and coordinating the movement of HGVs across the operation to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective deliveries, alongside capacity and space planning within the warehouse environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Route planning: Plan and optimise HGV routes for efficiency, fuel economy, and on-time delivery.
• Fleet management: Monitor fleet activity and support compliance with maintenance schedules and legal requirements.
• Coordination: Liaise with drivers, customers, and warehouse teams to keep operations smooth and resolve scheduling issues quickly.
• Compliance: Support adherence to H&S standards, transport regulations, drivers’ hours, and vehicle compliance.
• Problem-solving: React quickly to delays/breakdowns and spot capacity issues early—creating plans before problems land.
• Documentation & reporting: Maintain accurate delivery/incident/maintenance records and provide performance reporting.
• Customer service: Provide updates and solutions for delivery queries.
• Cost management: Track transport costs (fuel, vehicle spend, etc.) and identify savings opportunities.
• Continuous improvement: Monitor KPIs (storage, efficiency, cost per pallet, throughput) and recommend process/tech improvements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with operations, procurement, and transport teams to align capacity with inbound/outbound schedules.
• Risk management: Identify potential problems, develop contingency plans, and ensure planning supports safety and compliance.
• Warehouse space optimisation: Support layout/slotting strategies to improve storage density and utilisation.
• Data analysis: Maintain capacity data and generate utilisation reports using WMS/TMS tools.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be highly organised, a confident communicator, and able to stay focused when priorities shift.

Essential:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in transport and/or warehouse planning
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience using WMS and TMS systems/tools
• Solid understanding of transport operations, driver schedules, routing, and compliance
• A can-do attitude and pride in delivering a great service
• Comfortable working as part of a team—collaboration is key

Desirable:

• Logistics/transport/supply chain qualification (helpful, not essential)
• UK driving licence (beneficial, not mandatory)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days’ holiday
• Some weekend working may be required during busy periods/emergency situations

Interested?

We’re reviewing CVs now! Apply today or contact Arden Personnel for more information.
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Call us on 01789 532220 Alcester or Redditch 01527 911700

Arden Personnel – Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency with offices in Alcester, Warwickshire and Redditch, Worcestershire.

We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley.
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