Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Transport Planner
Transport Planner at Macildowie Recruitment and Retention, based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands, paying £38,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Sutton-in-Ashfield, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Transport Planner
Bang in line with the market for transport planner
Reference 57498911
About the role
Macildowie Logistics, Procurmement & Supply Chain
Transport Planner – Up to £40,000 Per Annum – 18 Month FTC
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5pm - Sutton-in-Ashfield
Macildowie Logistics has exclusively partnered with a manufacturing business based in Sutton-in-Ashfield to recruit a Transport Planner.
The key objectives are to be responsible for planning, optimising and monitoring outbound and intercompany transportation activities to ensure efficient, cost-effective and reliable deliveries across the logistics network.
Main Responsibilities
- Creating and managing freight units, freight orders and transport documentation, maximising vehicle utilisation and identifying opportunities to reduce transport costs.
- Working closely with warehouses, carriers, customers and logistics providers, to coordinate daily transport operations, resolve operational challenges and analyse transport performance data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and maintain high service levels.
- Providing first-line SAP system support to colleagues, contributing to testing and supporting system enhancements and transformation projects.
- Plan, optimise and monitor outbound and intercompany transport activities, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery performance across the network.
- Analysing transport performance data and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support the implementation of best practices across logistics operations.
- Manage budget control and cost-efficiency in logistics.
- Support sustainability goals and manage KPIs.
- Manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring cost-effective vehicle and driver supply.
The Candidate
- Previous experience operating in a Transport planning environment.
- Able to travel to Sutton-in-Ashfield.
- Exposure to SAP.
- Comfortable with transport planning tools.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.
Benefits
- Early finish on a Friday.
- Private healthcare.
- Death in service.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Excellent career prospects.
- On-site car parking.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online. If you would like any more information about this vacancy before applying, please get in touch with Tom Whitsey.
Reference: 57498911 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
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