Network Planning Manager

Cast UK Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the East Midlands is seeking a Network Planning Manager to lead its Traffic Department. The role combines operational leadership with strategic planning to optimize transport networks and enhance fleet utilization. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvements while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. This is a permanent position offering a salary of £50,000 per annum plus car allowance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Highly capable in operational leadership and strategic planning.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement in transport networks.
• Proficiency in data-driven optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Traffic Department, ensuring daily planning meets requirements.
• Develop team capability through training and performance management.
• Maximise fleet utilisation and reduce empty running.

Job description

Overview

Network Planning Manager

Location: Derbyshire | Salary: £50,000 per annum + Car Allowance | Hours: Permanent

About the Role

We're looking for a highly capable Network Planning Manager to lead a busy Traffic Department and drive continuous improvement across a nationwide retail transport network. This role combines hands-on operational leadership with strategic planning and data-driven optimisation. You will shape how freight moves through the network, enhance fleet utilisation, reduce empty mileage and costs, and ensure all activities meet service, compliance, and safety standards. You'll collaborate closely with operations, commercial teams, and customer-facing functions to deliver a best-in-class transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

Traffic Operations

• Lead the Traffic Department, ensuring daily planning meets service, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Develop team capability through coaching, structured training, and performance management.
• Maintain consistent use of planning processes, communication standards, and escalation procedures.

Network & Route Planning

• Maximise fleet utilisation using effective route design, pallet optimisation, and reduction of empty running.
• Identify network in...