Transport Planning Manager

Uniserve Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Transport Planning Manager to strategically drive operational efficiency and customer experience. The role involves overseeing transport operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. You'll implement planning processes aligned with national strategy and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Bonus

Pension Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Free Eye Test and Glasses Vouchers

Interest-Free Company Loan

Free On-Site Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Referral Bonus £750

Flu Jabs Annually

Qualifications

• Proven experience in road transport planning or logistics at a managerial level.
• Strong understanding of UK road transport legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate planning of network transport operations across multiple depots.
• Lead a team of transport planners and schedulers for efficient route planning.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organisational

Communication

Financial Acumen

Education

Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Route Planning Software

Job description

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Strategically drive our network's success.

At Uniserve, we're about more than transport - we're about exceptional delivery. As our Planning Manager - North, your strategic leadership will be key to our operational efficiency, profitability, and customer experience.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day and long-term planning of the network transport operations across multiple depots within the midlands and northern region.
• Lead a team of transport planners and schedulers to ensure routes are efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with UK transport legislation.
• Develop and implement regional planning process’ aligned with national transport strategy, driving revenue and delivering an industry leading customer experience.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time performance, revenue per shift, cost per shift, vehicle utilisation, and driving new business and opportunities for the group.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, route optimisation software, and stakeholder feedback.
• Support developments within the technology operated to make it ‘right sized’ for the group’s requirements.
• Engaging with stakeholders to develop feedback loops within area of responsibility to ensure all colleagues feel listed too, engaged and aware of their part to play within our success.
• Manage capacity planning, peak period forecasting, and contingency measures for disruptions (e.g., weather events, road closures).
  
  

You’ll have:

• Proven experience in road transport planning or logistics at a managerial level, ideally within a multi-site regional setting.
• Strong understanding of UK road transport legislation and operational best practices.
• Proficient in transport management systems (TMS) and route planning software (e.g., Paragon, Microlise, PTV, or similar).
• Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing teams and cross-functional coordination.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication abilities.
• Financial acumen, clear understanding of P&L.
• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport (National) desirable.
  
  

Benefits:

Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:

• Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
• Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
• Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
• Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
• Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
• Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
• Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
• Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
• Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us!
• Life Assurance: We've got you covered.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
• Flexible Career Pathway.
• Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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