Transport Planner Manager

SF Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Planning Manager to join a client in Newark, Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and extensive experience in transport planning. Responsibilities include developing transport strategies, overseeing team operations, and optimizing resource utilization. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave and exclusive discounts.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Exclusive discounts: retail, accommodation, health & more

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transport planning.
• Strong background in transport operations.
• Proven ability to lead and optimize planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transport planning strategies.
• Analyse trends for future transport needs.
• Oversee the transport planning team's daily activities.
• Manage driver debrief procedures across depots.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation through effective planning.
• Foster communication with Customer Service and Operations teams.
• Monitor and report on KPIs weekly and monthly.
• Respond swiftly to transport-related issues.
• Support Fleet Compliance Manager with vehicle maintenance.
• Lead performance management processes.

Skills

Transport planning

Leadership skills

Operational efficiency

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Transport Planning Manager with strong leadership skills and a proven background in transport operations to join our client in Newark, Nottingham. This role is based on-site, Monday to Friday 8:30-5pm.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transport planning, a sharp focus on efficiency, and the ability to lead teams while optimising and streamlining planning processes.

Key duties:

-Develop and implement transport planning strategies aimed at improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.
-Analyse trends and forecasts to anticipate future transport needs and operational challenges.
-Oversee the day-to-day activities of the transport planning team, ensuring accurate and timely planning, execution, and debriefing processes.
-Manage and improve driver debrief procedures across all depots, ensuring data is captured accurately for KPI reporting.
-Maximise vehicle utilisation across all sites through effective resource planning and continuous review of scheduling efficiency.
-Foster strong communication with Customer Service and Operations teams to align expectations and maintain high service levels.
-Monitor and report on KPIs weekly and monthly, highlighting volumes, efficiencies, and areas for improvement.
-Respond swiftly to transport-related issues, providing effective solutions to minimise disruption.
-Support the Fleet Compliance Manager by ensuring vehicles are scheduled for maintenance and necessary information is relayed to drivers and supervisors.
-Lead performance management processes including regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and the creation of individual development plans for team members.

In return, key benefits will be:

Competitive salary, with annual reviews
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Exclusive discounts: retail, accomodation, health & more.

If this role is of interest and you have a suitable skillset, get in touch today!