Control the Operation. Protect the Margin. Keep Everything Moving.
Location:
Manchester
Company:
JAMA Logistics
Type:
Full-time
The Nerve Centre of JAMA Logistics
Let’s be honest about this role.
At
JAMA Logistics
, Transport Planning is not an admin function.
It’s not a support role.
And it’s definitely not a place to coast.
This is the control room.
The pressure point.
The difference between profit and problems.
If drivers are our road ambassadors,
planners are the architects behind every successful move
.
Who We Are
JAMA Logistics delivers professional, reliable logistics solutions across multiple sectors. We’re growing fast, but we’re not cutting corners. Growth only matters if standards rise with it—and that starts with the people behind the wheel.
The Role
Based in
Manchester City Centre
, this role sits right at the heart of daily operations.
You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling transport activity end to end — from customer contact and quoting, to execution, tracking, and invoicing.
This Role Rewards People Who
- Think ahead
- Spot problems before they happen
- Stay calm when others panic
- And understand that details compound into results
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Liaising with customers and drivers via phone, email, and other platforms
- Quoting clients accurately and commercially
- Booking consignments and gathering all required documentation
- Planning and tracking collections and deliveries in real time
- Managing and completing transport documentation
- Invoicing completed loads daily
- Keeping operations running smoothly under time pressure
- Communicating clearly across drivers, customers, and internal teams
What We Expect From You
- Previous experience as a Transport Planner
- Solid customer service and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, commercial mindset
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and to d