Transport Planning Manager

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed organization is seeking a transport project manager to design and manage domestic UK transport tenders. Candidates should have extensive experience in the transport industry, including strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively and deliver innovative transport solutions.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation package

Stimulating personal growth and self-development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the transport industry and planning function.
• Exceptional listener and communicator.
• Enjoy solving difficult challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own the solution design and network planning of all domestic UK transport tenders.
• Develop team capabilities and structure for scalability.
• Establish relationships with key personnel within customers' organizations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Paragon or equivalent qualification in a commercial vehicle environment

Job description

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is the official body representing over 13,000 professionals working in: logistics, distribution, warehouse, transport and supply chain.

• Own the solution design and network planning of all domestic UK transport tenders working closely with the Commercial team to create value propositions for new clients
• Develop the team capabilities and structure to ensure scalability and compliance
• Work with existing DP World Transport operations, identifying synergies and best practice
• Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel within the customers organization, propagating new relationships to position DP World as a credible transport provider in the UK market.
• Manage internal stakeholders to communicate strategy and obtain “buy in” to potential opportunities
• Understand the customer's buying process and identify all influences, intimately understanding their requirements.
• Coordinate and take the ownership of the transport element for new business opportunities and renewals of existing business
• Act as an ambassador for DP World always when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviors in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies

What will you Bring:

• Paragon or equivalent qualification in a commercial vehicle environment
• Minimum >5 years’ experience within the transport industry and planning function
• Strong communication skills - You are an exceptional listener. You communicate clearly. You write exceptionally well and you speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone. You’re comfortable on the phone or to groups of people – at any level. You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts.
• Problem solving - You enjoy solving problems. Getting to the root cause. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative, innovative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it.
• Detail oriented - You pay strong attention to the details as it is one of your core qualities. As far as you are concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focussed and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.

Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse, and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

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