Posted: 15 June
The role
Transport Planner (GB)
Location: Anwick
Department: Logistics
Reports to: Transport Planning Manager
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Transport Planner to join our Logistics team at Anwick.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for planning and coordinating daily transport movements, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of operations across day 1, day 2, and future planning horizons. You’ll play a key part in delivering a high-performing logistics operation, supporting service levels while optimising fleet and third-party utilisation.
This is a dynamic, fast-paced position where you’ll work closely with multiple stakeholders, helping to drive performance and support our ambition of developing a best-in-class logistics function.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Plan and coordinate daily transport schedules across multiple sites
- Manage live booking and tracking systems to ensure smooth operations
- Schedule live load collections, inter-site movements, and 3PL transport
- Balance use of internal fleet and third-party providers for optimal efficiency
- Monitor and track logistics performance against key KPIs
- Identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Support delivery of targets around cost, service, and utilisation
- Maintain accurate data including collection points, time windows, and restrictions
- Work closely with internal teams (Agriculture, Factory Planning)
- Communicate effectively with drivers and external partners
- Proactively manage issues and provide practical solutions in real time
- Ensure compliance with H&S, transport legislation, and company standards
- Support chain of custody and product integrity processes
- Assist with contingency planning (e.g. adverse weather conditions)
- Contribute to reporting, dashboards, and operational documentation
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
- 2+ years’ experience in a transport planning or logistics role (own fleet or 3PL)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
- Confident using Excel and planning systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of driver hours / tachograph regulations
- Experience with routing and scheduling systems
- Familiarity with telematics systems (e.g. Microlise)
- Understanding of transporting agricultural or live products
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high-performing logistics team in a fast-paced environment
- Play a key role in shaping and improving transport operations
- Gain exposure to end-to-end supply chain planning
- Opportunity to develop your career within a growing business
- Work with experienced teams and build strong cross-functional relationships
- Contribute to a business focused on efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement
If you’re an organised and driven planner looking to make an impact, apply now and join our Logistics team.
