Transportation Planner

Fresh Express Incorporated; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Transportation Planner to coordinate transportation operations. This role involves planning shipments, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring quality service levels. Ideal candidates should have an Associate's Degree, at least one year of logistics experience, and strong multi-tasking abilities. This full-time position offers the chance to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of transportation/logistics experience.
• Understanding of LTL transportation.
• Knowledge of transportation management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute transportation operations within NA Logistics.
• Ensure customer requirements regarding equipment and delivery dates are met.
• Maintain relationships with carriers to ensure service levels.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking capabilities

Attention to detail

Stress tolerance

Education

Associated Degree in Business Management or equivalent work experience

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Transportation Planner

Coordinates the planning and execution of day‑to‑day transportation operations within NA Logistics, ensuring appropriate transportation service and quality levels within the Salad business segments. Works closely with customer service, carrier partners, accounting, and peers to achieve these goals.

Varied shifts Monday - Friday with rotating weekends.

Role and Responsibilities

• Shipment Planning – Plan, route and set pick‑up and delivery appointments for all orders within the transportation management system to ensure cost and service parameters are achieved. Tender shipments in accordance with approved routing guides and maintain carrier relations. Communicate with Fresh Express carriers to ensure loads are managed properly and capacity commitments are met.
• Shipment Coordination – Provide execution support as required to achieve or exceed Fresh Express on‑time delivery and Quality/Cold Chain performance goals. Ensure customer requirements regarding equipment, pick‑up time, and delivery dates are met or offer suitable alternatives. Pro‑actively work with the customer service group on potential issues.
• Carrier Relationship Management – Maintain positive and productive relationships with all carriers to ensure appropriate service levels.
• Transportation Management System Proficiency – Demonstrate proficiency in working within portions that involve rate maintenance, optimization, routing guides, facility/carrier profiles, and settlement.
• Carrier Performance Data – Ensure accuracy of carrier performance data; establish a format to review on‑time performance with the Transportation Manager and carrier operations personnel.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Associated Degree – Business Management or equivalent work experience
• At least one year of transportation/logistics experience
• Understanding of LTL transportation
• High degree of interpersonal skills
• Multi‑tasking capabilities
• Very detail oriented
• High degree of stress tolerance
• Knowledge of transportation management

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Driver dispatch experience

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing