Transport Planner

First Choice Staff • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £28,000 - £35,000 / year • 1w ago

Transport Planner - Birmingham B8

The rewards

£28,000 - £35,000 per year
Permanent opportunity

Hours

Monday to Friday, 10am–7pm (40 hours plus 30 minutes unpaid break daily)

The role of Transport Planner:

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

The ideal Transport Planner:

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

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