Transport Planner

Company : Confidential

Job Type : Full Time

Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Transport Planner

Transport Planner
Birmingham
Monday to Friday - 18:00-03:00am
£32,000K per annum

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Transport Planner to join our client's team, supporting our daily transport operations and playing a key role in our forthcoming route optimisation project. This is a newly created role, ideal for someone looking to take ownership of routing and resource planning in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and route the daily C&D fleet using Nexus, ensuring all service types (timed, premium, economy) are accounted for.
Monitor resource levels, liaising with agencies to adjust driver and vehicle availability to match demand.
Produce accurate pick sheets, manifests, and consignment notes to support transport and warehouse teams.
Balance service performance, operational cost, and legal compliance to deliver efficient routing solutions.
Identify and action opportunities for efficiencies, including bulk drops and direct runs.
Collaborate with transport and warehouse functions to drive improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Act as the primary contact for the upcoming route optimisation project.
Carry out any additional tasks as directed by management.

The Ideal Candidate:

Strong knowledge of Birmingham and surrounding areas.
Previous experience with transport planning and routing software (essential).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders.
Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook and Excel.
Self-motivated, organised, and able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Flexible and adaptable to meet changing business needs.

Benefits:

A key role in an established, growing business.
Opportunity to be involved in process improvement and optimisation projects.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for development.

If you're interested in the role and you think your experience matches the requirements, please click apply or contact Jodie Hodgson at Pertemps Birmingham

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