Transport Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Transport Planning/Network Manager in Leeds to manage a team and oversee logistics operations. This role involves strategic planning, resource management, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience in route planning, advanced Excel skills, and knowledge of the transportation industry.

Qualifications

• Advanced planning experience required.
• Knowledge of UK and EU driving regulations.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage Planning Team members directly or indirectly.
• Review previous planning outcomes and make recommendations.
• Liaise with sales on new business enquiries.

Skills

Route Planning & Scheduling

Final mile knowledge

Excel

People management

Education

CPC qualification

Tools

Paragon

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Job Description

Transport Planning/Network Manager Location: Leeds Salary: £50,000.00 - £60,000 Summary: This is a newly created role and will involve managing a small team of Transport Planners who are responsible for planning and resourcing all vehicle movements (Final Mile Delivery and Primary Trunking). You will be the strategic point of call for network and new business modelling, fleet utilisation and planning performance and directly influence vehicle mix, resource levels and capacity. Reporting into the Operations Director, you'll be an integral part of the Senior Management Team. Advanced Planning experience along with Paragon are a must for anyone applying for this role. Duties will include but are not limited to * Managing Planning Team members either directly or indirectly * Providing coaching and training * Reviewing the previous days plans versus executed and making weekly recommendations * Liaise with sales on new business enquiries/pricing * New work tender analysis * Route/Trunk optimisation * Developing and implementing forecasting & planning systems Key skills * Experienced in Route Planning & Scheduling * Final mile, trunking & returns (in house or 3PL) knowledge * Excellent geographic knowledge of the UK * A good knowledge of U.K. and E.U. driving regulations for LCV & LGV, Working Time Directive, Operator Licencing, etc. * Detailed experience of Transport Management and Planning systems, specifically Paragon * Advanced Excel skills * People management and development * Experience of working with senior teams and managers * A CPC qualification would be beneficial

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