Transport Planning Manager

Company: Pure Resourcing Solutions
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Location: Witham
Job Description:

Transport Planning Manager

Location: Essex

Salary: GBP35,000 – GBP40,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

  • Taking full ownership of transport planning and execution across multiple sites
  • Managing the receipt and processing of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and clear communication around deliveries
  • Planning and coordinating third-party and dedicated haulage requirements
  • Acting as the first point of contact for all transport-related issues, resolving delays or disruptions proactively
  • Maintaining live visibility of vehicle movements and responding quickly to issues as they arise
  • Communicating closely with internal teams and customers to manage expectations and service levels
  • Planning and coordinating inter-site stock movements, including booking delivery slots and arranging haulage
  • Maintaining and updating the central transport and logistics planning systems
  • Driving best practice across transport operations, with a strong focus on efficiency, service, and cost control
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with hauliers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

About You

  • Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or haulage management
  • Confidence working in a fast-moving, customer-facing supply chain environment
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with exceptional attention to detail
  • Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders
  • A proactive, solutions-driven approach and the ability to anticipate and mitigate issues
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with transport management or ERP systems (e.g. TMS, SAP) – highly desirable
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure and juggle multiple priorities effectively

Why Apply?

  • A pivotal role within a busy, operational logistics function
  • High levels of autonomy and ownership over transport planning activity
  • Exposure to a complex, multi-site distribution network
  • Competitive salary and attractive benefits package

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Posted: May 3rd, 2026