Logistics & Transport Planner – £40,000 – Chelmsford 37.5 hours per week| Permanent | Full-time Are you an experienced logistics professional with a background in production manufacturing ? We're hiring a Logistics and Transport Planner for a globally successful manufacturing company near Chelmsford. If your transportation planning experience has been centred around production planning challenges and coordinating transportation activities, including booking transport with customers, liaising with third-party carriers, and tracking international shipments. Experience within a production or manufacturing environment is essential for this role. In this critical position, you'll ensure goods' smooth and efficient movement across global supply chains — particularly in the USA. Key Responsibilities: Working hand in hand with the Production Team to synchronise transport logistics with production output and demand requirements. Manage inbound logistics to warehouses, ensuring schedule accuracy and stock availability. Coordinate and book transport, ensuring clear communication with customers and internal teams. Liaise with third-party carriers and logistics providers to manage timely shipments. Track international deliveries, proactively resolving any transit issues. Maintain accurate documentation and logistics records. Analyse transport data to identify operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally across production, supply chain, and customer service teams. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics and supply chain function. Essential Experience & Skills: Previous experience in a logistics/supply chain role within a production or manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of international freight operations and transport planning. Confident Excel user (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis). Highly organised with exceptional problem-solving and multitasking abilities. Effective communicator with experience managing external logistics partners. Familiarity with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and logistics project coordination. Experience in FMCG or consumer goods is a strong advantage. What's on Offer: 37.5-hour working week 25 days holiday (increasing with service) Company sick pay, income protection, and life assurance Private health care and cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced pension scheme – 4% matched Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities We're actively interviewing now, beginning with a video interview. Don't delay — apply today or contact Sarah Palmer for a confidential discussion.