Transport Planner
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- Full Time, Permanent
- £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionLogistics Planner
Immediate Start.
Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm (40 hours plus 30 minutes break unpaid daily).
As a Logistics Planner, you will be responsible for planning and routing collection and delivery fleet, ensuring operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
*Plan and route daily collection and delivery work using the in-house transport management system (TMS)
*Ensure all service levels are met, including timed, premium and economy deliveries
*Manage vehicle and driver resources in line with daily volumes, using agency support where required
*Produce pick sheets, manifests and consignment notes to support warehouse and driver teams
*Balance cost, service, and legal compliance when building routes
*Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, such as bulk drops and direct runs
*Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to improve productivity
*Carry out other related tasks as required by management
What We’re Looking For
*Experience using transport planning and routing software (essential)
*Good knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
*A proactive, organised approach with good problem-solving skills
*Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Immediate Start.
Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm (40 hours plus 30 minutes break unpaid daily).
As a Logistics Planner, you will be responsible for planning and routing collection and delivery fleet, ensuring operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
*Plan and route daily collection and delivery work using the in-house transport management system (TMS)
*Ensure all service levels are met, including timed, premium and economy deliveries
*Manage vehicle and driver resources in line with daily volumes, using agency support where required
*Produce pick sheets, manifests and consignment notes to support warehouse and driver teams
*Balance cost, service, and legal compliance when building routes
*Look for opportunities to improve efficiency, such as bulk drops and direct runs
*Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to improve productivity
*Carry out other related tasks as required by management
What We’re Looking For
*Experience using transport planning and routing software (essential)
*Good knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
*A proactive, organised approach with good problem-solving skills
*Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Job number 3808929
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