Transport Planner
Peterborough, United Kingdom
Operations – Supply Chain /
Permanent Full-Time /
On-site
Transport Planner
Monday - Friday (40 hours per week)
Competitive Salary
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Transport Planner to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you’ll be essential in ensuring customer orders are delivered on time—both domestically and internationally—by managing logistics operations, documentation, and relationships with key transport partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate with hauliers and 3PL warehouses to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of customer orders
- Communicate order statuses and transportation plans with the Customer Care team
- Arrange UK, European, and international shipments in line with approved carriers
- Prepare accurate dispatch and export documentation according to business and customer requirements
- Monitor and support key performance indicators such as OTIF, customer returns, and complaints
- Request transport quotes and ensure competitive pricing
- Raise haulier purchase orders accurately and resolve any related payment queries
- Manage logistics-related complaints using Intelex, including investigation and customer responses
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar transport or logistics planning role
- Familiarity with M3 ERP system is a plus (training will be provided)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical abilities
- Ability to adapt and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits:
- A generous pension scheme – we double your contribution up to 10%
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Free on-site parking
- Nice smelling factory!
- If this sounds appealing, please get in touch!
About IRCA Manufacturing UK Ltd
We are proud to be part of the IRCA Group – a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Headquartered in Italy, the Group operates 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, employs over 2,400 people, and generates more than €1 billion in revenues.
At our Peterborough site, we specialise in manufacturing cereals, inclusions, and cheesecake bases – key ingredients used by some of the biggest names in the food industry. And yes, the factory smells as good as it sounds… just be warned: you might always feel hungry at work!
We combine the supportive, down-to-earth feel of a close-knit local team with the backing and career opportunities of a global organisation.
At Irca, we believe that diversity is a fundamental value and a source of strength and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, nationality, or any other dimension of diversity, feel welcomed, valued, and respected and encourage people of all natures to apply.
