Transport Planner/Manager
1 day ago
Felixstowe
Transport Planner/Manager Location: Felixstowe Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established container haulage operator based in Felixstowe. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Transport Planner/ Manager to join their busy traffic and planning function. This is a fast-paced role within a port-centric logistics environment, focused on the efficient movement of containers across the UK supply chain. You will play a key role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, balancing customer requirements, driver availability, and port schedules. Key Responsibilities • Plan and coordinate daily container movements, • Manage bookings, container releases, and port-related scheduling activity, • Work closely with drivers, customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, • Monitor live operations and resolve issues such as delays, breakdowns, or disruptions, • Adjust transport plans in real time to maintain service levels, • Optimise fleet utilisation and reduce inefficiencies where possible, • Support operational administration and compliance processes, • Liaise with port systems and terminal processes as required, • Ensure all work is completed in line with transport regulations and company procedures...