Transport Planners

Transport Planner
Location: Saltley, Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, starting at 10:00 AM

About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and highly organised Transport Planner to join our transport operation in Saltley, Birmingham. This is a fast-paced and rewarding position responsible for the effective planning and management of daily customer and network collections across our fleet. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, service excellence, and compliance while responding effectively to changing business demands.

This role is ideal for someone with previous pallet network experience who thrives under pressure and enjoys solving complex logistical challenges.

Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage daily customer and network collections using a Transport Management System (TMS), including drag-and-drop scheduling and route mapping functionality.

Optimise fleet utilisation by considering geographical locations, vehicle availability, collection closing times, and customer requirements.

Monitor daily volumes and adjust plans as necessary to maximise operational efficiency.

Liaise directly with drivers and operational teams to respond to last-minute changes and customer requests.

Balance service levels, operational costs, and legal compliance to deliver effective transport solutions across a mixed fleet.

Work closely with transport and warehouse teams to achieve productivity, service, and performance targets.

Ensure all planning activities support company KPIs and customer service objectives.

Complete any additional transport-related duties as required by management.

RequirementsEssential Skills & Experience
Previous experience within a pallet network operation.

Strong knowledge of Birmingham postcodes and surrounding geographical areas.

Experience in transport planning, route optimisation, or logistics coordination.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure while meeting tight deadlines.

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Excellent spoken and written English.

Personal Attributes
Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise workloads.

Confident in influencing and working collaboratively with colleagues and drivers.

Flexible approach to working hours and business requirements.

Positive attitude with a commitment to delivering high levels of customer service.

What We Offer
Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Career development and progression opportunities.

Varied and challenging role with real responsibility and impact