Transport Planner

Are you an experienced Transport Planner or Logistics administrator keen to support solutions within the manufacturing sector? If so, the following permanent role could be for you.

My client is a leading manufacturer of custom-made steel door solutions in the Newcastle under Lyme area. They are looking for a Transport Planner to join them ASAP on a permanent basis.

The Transport Planner will be responsible for efficiently coordinating transport and logistics activities while ensuring alignment with cost targets and budget constraints. The role involves real-time scheduling, execution, and optimisation of transport operations to support business and customer requirements.

This is an exciting time to join their thriving business who have recently experienced significant investment in the growth and in the facility to ensure market leading customer quality and innovation.

You will be responsible for :

• Planning and scheduling new sales orders transportation activities to optimise efficiency and costs
• Helping to manage budgets related to shipping deliveries by tracking expenses suggesting cost-saving measures
• Monitoring transport performance, addressing issues proactively
• Problem Resolution - Addressing any issues that arise, such as delays, quality concerns, or equipment malfunctions, and work to resolve them quickly

Ensuring transport schedules align with budgetar...