Transport Coordinator

Transport PlannerLocation: East GrinsteadJob Type: Full-timeAre you looking to join a fantastic business based in East Grinstead who have over 40 years experience in their field? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Planner to join a business who are renowned for their expertise, customer centric approach and innovation in the market . As a Transport Planner, you will play a crucial role in planning and coordinating daily deliveries to ensure customer orders are completed safely, legally and on time. This position is central to maintaining service standards and supporting the smooth operation of the transport function.Day-to-day duties of the role:Plan and schedule daily delivery routes in line with customer commitments and operational capacity, ensuring compliance with drivers'' hours, Working Time Directive, vehicle weight limits and site access requirements.Maximise fleet efficiency and fuel usage while responding effectively to changes such as delays, breakdowns, or urgent delivery requests.Communicate regularly with customers to confirm delivery dates, access, and unloading arrangements, and act as the main point of contact for delivery-related issues.Work closely with the sales, yard, and driver teams to ensure deliveries are planned accurately and completed in line with agreed customer commitments.Prepare driver manifests and delivery documentation through the ERP and scheduling systems, providing drivers with clear route plans.Offer ongoing support to ..... full job details .....