Transport Planner

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transport Planner</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Burntwood</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Pattern: On-site | Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Up to £32,000 DOE</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established global logistics and supply chain business for an experienced Transport Planner to join their Burntwood operation.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, international organisation with an established presence across multiple markets and a broad range of logistics services. The business has a strong reputation within the industry and offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within a structured and professional transport environment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Role</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Transport Planner,</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">you will be responsible for coordinating UK road freight collections and deliveries, working closely with hauliers, customers and internal teams to ensure transport operations run efficiently and service levels are maintained.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will play a key role in monitoring vehicle movements, resolving issues and making proactive decisions throughout the day.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key Responsibilities</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Plan and coordinate daily UK collections and deliveries.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monitor vehicle movements and proactively manage delays or service issues.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure planned transport activity is completed efficiently and within required timescales.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Liaise with hauliers and transport partners to coordinate collections and deliveries.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Build and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and transport providers.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">React quickly to breakdowns, traffic disruption, delays and customer changes, re-planning work where necessary.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Prioritise urgent and time-critical shipments to maintain excellent service levels.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ensure effective utilisation of vehicles, hauliers and available transport resources.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Maintain accurate shipment and transport records using internal systems.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Complete transport administration accurately and within required deadlines.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist with customer queries and resolve transport-related issues professionally.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support the wider operations team when required.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within UK road freight, transport planning, transport coordination or general haulage.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will need:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in UK transport planning or road freight.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good knowledge of UK transport operations and geography.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong communication and customer service skills.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience liaising with hauliers, subcontractors or transport partners.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience using a Transport Management System or logistics software.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Experience within pallet networks, general haulage, subcontractor management, transport compliance or KPI reporting would be advantageous.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Why Join?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary up to £32,000 DOE</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Monday-Friday working pattern</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">12pm-8pm shift</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Established international logistics organisation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to develop your career within a large and diverse transport operation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Stable, structured working environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Opportunity to work alongside experienced logistics and transport professionals</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">A varied role with genuine responsibility for day-to-day transport performanceIf you have a background in UK road freight or transport planning and are looking for your next opportunity with an established logistics business, we would be keen to hear from you.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy</p>