Transport Planner
21 days ago
Seaham
Transport Planner Location: Seaham Salary: up to £33,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday • Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules to ensure the timely delivery and collection of goods., • Liaise with production and internal departments to ensure goods are available in line with loading and dispatch requirements., • Work closely with freight forwarders to arrange haulage, shipping, and associated logistics activities., • Prepare and maintain accurate transport and shipping documentation within required timescales., • Monitor loading, dispatch, and delivery processes to maximise operational efficiency and service levels., • Allocate vehicles, drivers, and routes effectively to optimise transport performance., • Investigate and resolve transport-related issues, delays, and customer queries promptly., • Ensure full compliance with transport regulations, company policies, and quality standards., • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and logistics partners., • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute positively to wider business objectives., • Promote outstanding customer service and supplier engagement at all times., • A minimum of 3 years' experience within transport planning, logistics, or a similar operational environment., • Strong knowledge of HGV regulations, road transport legislation, and compliance requirements., • Experience using Transport Management Systems (TMS); knowledge of Webfleet would be advantageous., • Excellent organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail., • The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment., • Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities., • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with a range of stakeholders., • A proactive, flexible, and team‑oriented approach., • Opportunity to join a stable and growing business, • Supportive team environment, • Career development and progression opportunities If you're an experienced Transport Planner looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr