Transport Planning ManagerEssex - Permanent Pure Resourcing Solutions is partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation to recruit a Transport Planning Manager into a key logistics leadership role.This position will suit an experienced transport or logistics professional who enjoys operating at the heart of daily operations - coordinating haulage, managing live transport activities, and acting as the central point of contact for customer and internal logistics movements.The roleReporting into the wider supply chain function, you''ll take ownership of transport planning and execution across multiple locations. This is a hands-on role with genuine responsibility, combining operational oversight with proactive problem-solving.Key responsibilities will include:Coordinating all transport and haulage activity across allocated sitesActing as first point of escalation for transport issues, delays, or disruptionsManaging live fleet tracking and vehicle positioning against the planPlanning and arranging haulage for stock transfers, sales orders, and third-party movementsMaintaining and updating the central logistics planner to ensure accuracy and visibilityLiaising closely with production planning, supply chain, hauliers, and external partnersDriving best practice in transport coordination with a focus on cost, efficiency, and serviceAbout youYou''ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced logistics environment where attention to detail and clear communication are critical.