Transport & Traffic Planner

Transport & Traffic Planner

Location:

Skipton

Salary: £35 - £43k depending on experience

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent

We are Solidus. With a heritage since 1870, we produce circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions worldwide using recycled paper. We operate with 1,500 colleagues across Europe, driven by technology and a passion for progress to reduce waste and protect the planet.

Note:

we do not offer sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

The Transport & Traffic Planner is responsible for ensuring customers receive goods on time via our haulage network. You will manage a small team, support traffic planning for vendors, and liaise closely with customers and the Warehouse & Distribution team.

• Manage a small team – develop skills, performance, behaviours & attendance; set goals and objectives during one‑to‑one sessions; manage expectations.
• Ensure all transport requirements are booked with haulage partners accurately and timely.
• Raise purchase orders for haulage activities.
• Act as the first point of contact and owner of any transport enquiry, ensuring all are turned around promptly.
• Manage inbound/outbound loading schedules and resource allocation.
• Process customs clearance and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Warehouse & Distribution to keep internal communication effective.
• Liaise daily with cross‑functional colleagues on transport matters.
• Keep CRM systems updated with every vendor interaction.
• Assist the Warehouse team in stock management and profit & loss documents.
• Attend and participate in required meetings.
• Achieve departmental and individual KPIs.
• Maintain up‑to‑date customs clearance documents.

• Experience managing a small team.
• Experience in transport management.
• Experience with customs clearance processes and procedures.
• Effective time management, prioritising and multi‑tasking.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Active problem‑solving skills.
• Team player, ready to help with all tasks.
• Flexible with deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with an excellent telephone manner.
• Competency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Experience with in the packaging industry.
• Knowledge of Sage 200.

The job description is not exhaustive. Additional duties may be required as deemed necessary, with training provided.

As Transport & Traffic Planner at Solidus, you will work within a dynamic, ambitious international organization with flat hierarchies and short decision‑making paths. You will interact directly with UKBU, sales directors, BU managers, vendors, suppliers, and commercial supply chain colleagues across the UK business unit.

• Workplace pension contributions
• Medi cash
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite parking

Please submit your CV and cover letter for this role. Candidates with experience in Logistics Planner, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Transport Coordinator, Senior Logistics Coordinator, Traffic Management Operative, and similar roles may also be considered.