Transport Planner


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £31,500 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Middleton, M24 0ZZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Transport Planner to join its busy logistics operation in North Manchester. Working closely with warehouse teams, customer service functions and key transport partners, you'll play a vital role in ensuring products reach customers on time while maintaining excellent service levels across the supply chain.

Your new role

As Transport Planner, you will be responsible for coordinating daily transport activities and managing relationships with hauliers and warehouse teams. Key duties will include:

Planning and booking collections and deliveries through SAP and transport management systems.

Coordinating with hauliers, warehouse teams and customer service to ensure efficient order fulfilment.

Monitoring deliveries, identifying delays and resolving transport issues before they impact customers.

Managing load failures, investigating root causes and arranging corrective actions.

Producing service level reports and supporting performance analysis.

Liaising with logistics providers including DHL and other third-party hauliers.

Managing pallet control, transport administration and invoice validation.

Maintaining accurate transport data and supporting stock count activities.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience as a Transport Planner, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator or similar role.

Strong understanding of transport operations, delivery scheduling and haulier management.

Experience investigating delivery failures and managing service-related issues.

Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships and challenge suppliers when required.

Experience using SAP, transport management systems or similar logistics software.

Good Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables and data analysis.

A proactive and organised approach with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of circa £31,500

Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend requirement.

Office-based role in Middleton with a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with strong logistics operations.

Exposure to a varied role combining transport planning, stakeholder management, reporting and operational problem-solving.

Excellent opportunity to develop your career within a large-scale supply chain and logistics environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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