Coats Recruitment Limited
Transport Planner
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Transport Planner – Suffolk
£30,000+ | Permanent | Full-time
Are you an experienced Transport Planner looking for a role where you can take ownership of the daily transport operation?
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a growing business in Suffolk. This is a hands-on role focused on route optimisation, delivery planning and managing third-party transport providers.
The Role
You will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily deliveries, ensuring routes are efficient, cost-effective and meet customer requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and optimise daily delivery routes
- Allocate work across a network of subcontracted carriers
- Monitor deliveries and resolve issues in real time
- Re-plan routes when delays or priorities change
- Work closely with internal teams to maintain service levels
- Balance cost, efficiency and customer requirements
- Manage Proof of Delivery (POD) queries and ensure records are accurate
- Use transport planning systems and data to improve efficiency
- Build strong relationships with external transport providers
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About You
We're looking for someone with proven experience within transport planning or logistics planning who can confidently manage a busy and changing operation.
Essential:
- Previous transport or logistics planning experience
- Experience working with subcontracted carriers / third-party transport providers desirable
- Strong route planning and problem-solving skills
- Experience using transport planning or route optimisation systems
- Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Commercial awareness with a focus on both cost and service
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Working Hours
45 hours per week, with some flexibility required to support the operational requirements of the business.
What's on Offer
- Salary from £30,000
- Permanent, full-time position
- Free on-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Opportunity to take ownership of the transport planning function
- Growing business with opportunities for development
If you're an experienced Transport Planner, Traffic Planner or Senior Transport Planner and are looking for your next opportunity, please get in touch or apply with your CV.
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