Transport Planner / Shipping Coordinator

Transport Planner / Shipping Coordinator Location: Derby Contract: 12-month contract (rolling, likely to extend) Hours: 37 hours per week | Fully onsite Pay: Up to 22.41 per hour About the Role We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Transport Planner / Shipping Coordinator to join a friendly and supportive logistics team based at the East Midlands Gateway. This is a key operational role, responsible for planning and coordinating outbound customer shipments to destinations across the UK and Europe. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to develop their experience within transport, shipping, or logistics operations. Full training and clear work instructions will be provided. Key Responsibilities End-to-end planning and coordination of customer shipments Ensuring correct paperwork is matched to the correct carrier and customer Creation and management of shipping labels using SAP and shipping systems Liaising with internal teams, customers, and transport carriers to meet time-critical deadlines Completing export and shipping documentation (including labels and shipping notes) End-of-day shipping activity, including European declarations and carrier pre-alerts Supporting freight invoice processing and resolving discrepancies Maintaining accurate records and spreadsheets, with a strong focus on detail Skills & Experience Essential: Excellent organisational and administrative skills High level of attention to detail, particularly in pressurised environments Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused attitude Desirable: Experience using SAP Knowledge of export regulations or customs processes Background in logistics, transport planning, warehousing, or administration Working Pattern This is a fully onsite role, working a rotating shift pattern once trained: Shift 1: Mon-Thu 08:30-16:30 | Fri 08:30-16:00 Shift 2: Mon-Thu 10:30-18:30 | Fri 11:00-18:30 TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-07