Transport Planning Manager

Transport Planning Manager
Location: Essex
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pure Resourcing is working in partnership with a fast-paced, distribution-led organisation to recruit a Transport Planning Manager for a key operational role within their logistics team.
This is a hands-on, highly visible position, sitting at the centre of transport execution across a multi-site operation. You’ll take full ownership of day-to-day transport planning, ensuring customer orders are delivered on time, routes are planned effectively, and haulier performance is managed proactively in a live environment.
This opportunity will suit an experienced transport or logistics professional who thrives under pressure, enjoys problem-solving in real time, and takes pride in delivering a high level of service within a complex distribution network.

The Role
As Transport Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of transport activities, including:
Taking full ownership of transport planning and execution across multiple sites
Managing the receipt and processing of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and clear communication around deliveries
Planning and coordinating third-party and dedicated haulage requirements
Acting as the first point of contact for all transport-related issues, resolving delays or disruptions proactively
Maintaining live visibility of vehicle movements and responding quickly to issues as they arise
Communicating closely with internal teams and customers to manage expectations and service levels
Planning and coordinating inter-site stock movements, including booking delivery slots and arranging haulage
Maintaining and updating the central transport and logistics planning systems
Driving best practice across transport operations, with a strong focus on efficiency, service, and cost control
Building and maintaining strong relationships with hauliers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
About You
Pure Resourcing is keen to speak to candidates who can demonstrate:
Proven experience in transport planning, logistics coordination, or haulage management
Confidence working in a fast-moving, customer-facing supply chain environment
Strong organisational and planning skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders
A proactive, solutions-driven approach and the ability to anticipate and mitigate issues
Strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office
Experience with transport management or ERP systems (e.g. TMS, SAP) — highly desirable
The ability to remain calm under pressure and juggle multiple priorities effectively
Why Apply?
A pivotal role within a busy, operational logistics function
High levels of autonomy and ownership over transport planning activity
Exposure to a complex, multi-site distribution network
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
If you’re an experienced transport planning professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Pure Resourcing to discuss this opportunity in confidence