Transport Planning Manager

RMS Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European transport & logistics company in Wix is seeking a Transport Planning Manager. This role involves overseeing daily logistics operations, optimising route planning, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of UK transport regulations. Competitive salary subject to experience, along with a company bonus scheme and vehicle provision.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Company Car Provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in logistics or operations management within the transport or freight sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on management style.
• Valid UK Driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily logistics operations and optimise route planning.
• Maintain excellent levels of customer satisfaction.
• Lead and manage drivers and transport planners.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of UK transport regulations

Logistics management

Route planning

Proficiency in logistics and fleet management systems

Education

Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

Tools

TMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

New Transport Planning Manager opportunity - Join a Leading European Transport & Logistics Company

• Location: Wix
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, working hours between 7am-5.30pm.
• Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience.
• Benefits: Company Bonus Scheme & Company Car Provided.

RMS is excited to partner with a leading European transport & logistics organisation to recruit a Transport Planning Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional with a strong background in Transport Leadership to become part of a high-performing team.

About the Role:

As a Transport Planning Manager you will be responsible for overseeing daily logistics operations, optimising route planning, and maintaining excellent levels of customer satisfaction. Working closely with senior leadership, you will contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage and develop drivers, transport planners and the Driver Fleet Coordinator.
• Partner with HR to recruit, train and manage team performance.
• Ensure all customer SLAs are met and satisfaction levels remain high.

Operational Performance

• Oversee daily transport and logistics activities, ensuring routes are planned effectively.
• Monitor fleet utilisation, maximising efficiency and minimising downtime.
• Work closely with the Fleet Manager to manage maintenance schedules and report incidents.
• Attend and lead weekly planning meetings to ensure operations run on time and within budget.
• Support ISO 9001 and 14001 requirements for road operations.
• Maintain strong Health & Safety standards across all operational activities.

Commercial & Strategic

• Support wider business growth through effective cost control and operational optimisation.
• Contribute to annual budget planning with the General Manager.
• Report weekly and monthly operational highlights.
• Participate in Group Compliance Meetings.

Continous Improvement

• Promote ongoing improvement in quality, efficiency, and damage reduction.
• Adapt to changing operational demands while maintaining productivity and profitability.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

About you:

• Minimum 2 years experience in logistics or operations management within the transport or freight sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a hands‑on management style.
• Excellent knowledge of route planning, compliance and UK transport regulations.
• Proficient in logistics and fleet management systems (e.g., TMS, Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI).
• Transport Manager CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is essential.
• Valid UK Driving licence is essential.

If you're passionate about logistics, thrive under pressure and want to part of a growing European operation where your input truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join a company that values operational excellence and offers opportunities for professional development.

RMS is an equal opportunities employer, if you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.