Transport Planner – £40,000 – Chelmsford
37.5 hours per week| Permanent | Full-time
Do you have experience planning export transportation in line with production schedules?
We're hiring a Transport Planner for a globally successful manufacturer near Chelmsford. We are looking for experience in planning transportation around production planning challenges. Experience within a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment is essential for this role. As a transport planner, you'll ensure goods' smooth and efficient movement across global supply chains, particularly in the USA.
You will coordinate transportation activities, liaise with third-party carriers, and track international shipments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working hand in hand with the Production Team to synchronise transport logistics with production output and demand requirements.
- Manage complex inbound logistics to warehouses, ensuring schedule accuracy and stock availability.
- Managing the booking of transport, collaborating with customers and internal teams.
- Liaise with third-party carriers and logistics providers to manage timely shipments.
- Maintain accurate export documentation and logistics records – BOL, commercial invoices, Certs of Origin.
- Analyse transport data to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in a logistics/supply chain role within a production or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of international freight operations and transport planning
- Export documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificate of origin and bill of lading
- Confident Excel user (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
- Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and logistics project coordination.
What's on Offer:
- 37.5-hour working week
- 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
- Company sick pay, income protection, and life assurance
- Private health care and cycle-to-work scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme – 4% matched
- Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities
We're actively interviewing now, beginning with a video interview. Don't delay — apply today or contact Sarah Palmer for a confidential discussion.