Logistics & Transport Planner

Logistics & Transport Planner – £40,000 – Chelmsford

37.5 hours per week| Permanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced logistics professional with a background in production manufacturing?

We're hiring a Logistics and Transport Planner for a globally successful manufacturing company near Chelmsford. If your transportation planning experience has been centred around production planning challenges and coordinating transportation activities, including booking transport with customers, liaising with third-party carriers, and tracking international shipments. Experience within a production or manufacturing environment is essential for this role. In this critical position, you'll ensure goods' smooth and efficient movement across global supply chains — particularly in the USA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working hand in hand with the Production Team to synchronise transport logistics with production output and demand requirements.
• Manage inbound logistics to warehouses, ensuring schedule accuracy and stock availability.
• Coordinate and book transport, ensuring clear communication with customers and internal teams.
• Liaise with third-party carriers and logistics providers to manage timely shipments.
• Track international deliveries, proactively resolving any transit issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and logistics records.
• Analyse transport data to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across production, supply chain, and customer service teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics and supply chain function.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in a logistics/supply chain role within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of international freight operations and transport planning.
• Confident Excel user (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Highly organised with exceptional problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communicator with experience managing external logistics partners.
• Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and logistics project coordination.
• Experience in FMCG or consumer goods is a strong advantage.

What's on Offer:

• 37.5-hour working week
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Company sick pay, income protection, and life assurance
• Private health care and cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme – 4% matched
• Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities

We're actively interviewing now, beginning with a video interview. Don't delay — apply today or contact Sarah Palmer for a confidential discussion.