Transport Planning Manager in Leeds)

Cast UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics business in Leeds is seeking a Transport Planning Manager to oversee a team of Planners. This role involves managing daily operations, collaborating across departments, and implementing planning systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport planning and team management, alongside knowledge of UK & EU driving regulations, as well as advanced Excel skills. A CPC qualification is advantageous. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Transport Planning, ideally with team management.
• Proven experience using planning/routing systems, such as Paragon.
• Solid knowledge of UK & EU driving regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• CPC qualification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of the Transport Planning team.
• Collaborate with Finance and Sales to ensure optimal planning and service levels.
• Support new business enquiries and perform tender analysis.
• Develop and implement forecasting and planning systems.
• Review planning data and make recommendations for improvements.
• Optimize routes.

Skills

Transport Planning Experience

Team Management

Planning/Routing Systems (Paragon)

UK & EU Driving Regulations Knowledge

Advanced Excel Skills

CPC Qualification

Job description

Transport Planning Manager

Leeds

£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Role Profile

Our client is a growing Logistics business with a national network. We are supporting in their recruitment for a Transport Planning Manager. Reporting into the Operations Director, you will be responsible for managing a small team of Planners, accountable for planning & resourcing vehicle movements. The role will play a key part in strategic developments across network modelling, fleet utilisation and capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide day to day management of Transport Planning team

* Work collaboratively with different business functions including Finance and Sales to ensure optimal planning and service levels are provided

* Provide support on new business enquiries and tender analysis

* Develop and implement forecasting & planning systems

* Review planning data and make recommendations to improve

* Route optimisation

Key Skills

* Experienced in Transport Planning, ideally with team management

* Proven experience using planning/ routing systems - Paragon would be highly advantageous

* Solid knowledge of UK & EU driving regulations

* Advanced Excel Skills

* CPC qualification would be beneficial

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