Details:
- Salary: £28,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Saltley City and Borough of Birmingham
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
TRANSPORT PLANNER
BIRMINGHAM, B8
PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY.
£28K - £35K
Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm (40 hours plus 30 minutes break unpaid daily).
As a TRANSPORT PLANNER, you will be responsible for planning and routing collection and delivery fleet, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.
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