Transport Planning Manager

DueDili.ca; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a dynamic Planning Operations Manager to enhance their planning systems and lead the planning team. With responsibilities ranging from forecasting to team management, this role demands significant experience in a fast-paced environment. Join a supportive team with a focus on excellence and enjoy comprehensive benefits including hybrid working and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

34 days annual leave

Enhanced Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Several years experience in a fast-paced environment required.
• Line management experience essential.
• Experience with Transport Management systems, especially Descartes LNOS.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing forecasting & planning systems.
• Managing Planning Team members.
• Providing technical coaching and training.

Skills

Route Planning

Scheduling

Geographic Knowledge of the UK

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

CPC Qualification

Tools

Descartes LNOS

Transport Management Systems

Job description

This role will be known internally as Planning Operations Manager and can be based out of either Wigan or Worcester.

Planning Operations Manager

Our Support Functions are the foundations of our operations. They support our colleagues and crews in delivering excellence for all ArrowXL customers.

Here at ArrowXL, our National Planning Team is responsible for planning and resourcing all vehicle movements (Final Mile Home Delivery and Primary Trunking). They are the strategic point of contact for network and new business modelling, fleet utilisation, and planning performance. They directly influence vehicle mix, resource levels, and capacity.

We are now seeking a Planning Operations Manager to develop our planning proposition, technical solutions, and the team.

About The Role

Working with ArrowXL's Operational and Commercial leadership Teams and reporting into the Central Operations General Manager, you'll be an integral part of the Senior Management Team. Advanced Planning experience along with Descartes skills (ideally LNOS and WinRoute) are essential. Descartes implementation experience is advantageous. Line management experience is required, and you'll need to be a great communicator. This is a national role involving travel and some overnight stays.

Duties will include but are not limited to

• Developing and implementing ArrowXL's forecasting & planning systems
• Managing Planning Team members directly or indirectly
• Providing technical coaching and training
• Developing and enhancing reporting solutions
• Assisting with day-to-day primary and secondary planning
• Strategic modelling and network development

Sound exciting?

About You

This role suits a dynamic and progressive individual with several years of experience working within a fast-paced, pressurised environment, confident in making decisions at a senior level.

Key Skills

• Experience in Route Planning & Scheduling
• Knowledge of Final mile, general haulage, trunking & returns (in-house or 3PL)
• Excellent geographic knowledge of the UK
• Understanding of UK and EU driving regulations for LCV & LGV, Working Time Directive, Operator Licensing, etc.
• Experience with Transport Management and Planning systems, specifically Descartes LNOS
• Advanced Excel skills
• People management and development skills
• Experience working with senior teams and managers
• A CPC qualification is beneficial

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday dayshift; some weekend and early/late cover may be required

Benefits And Rewards

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive many benefits including:

• Hybrid working options (office and home)
• Annual leave of 34 days (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Holiday Buy Scheme (up to 5 additional days)
• Enhanced Pension Plan (company contributions up to 6%)
• Private Medical Insurance via AXA
• Life Insurance (2x basic salary from day one)
• Medicash health insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Development opportunities and training
• Staff discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, long service awards, employee recognition awards, departmental incentives, retail discounts, and more.