Transport Planner Manager

SF Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Transport Planning Manager to lead transport operations in Newark. The role involves developing strategies to improve efficiency, managing a team, and ensuring service levels are maintained. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and a background in transport planning. This position offers competitive salary and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Exclusive discounts on retail, accommodation, health & more

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transport planning and operations.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on efficiency.
• Ability to analyse trends and forecasts for operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transport planning strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the planning team.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation through effective resource planning.
• Monitor and report on KPIs weekly and monthly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Efficient transport planning

Analytical skills

Communication

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