Transport Planner

First Choice Staff • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £28,000 - £30,000 / year • 9h ago

Transport Planner - Afternoon Shift

The rewards

£28,000 - £32,000 per year

Hours

Monday to Friday, 10am - 7pm
Immediate start

The role of Transport Planner:

Plan and route daily collection and delivery work using the in-house transport management system
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
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency such as bulk drops and direct runs
Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to improve productivity

The ideal Transport Planner:

Experience using transport planning and routing software (essential)
Good knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area
Strong communication skills and ability to work calmly under pressure
Proactive, organised approach with good problem-solving skills
Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel

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