Transport Planning Manager - Lead a Fast-Paced 3PL Team

Loom Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent is seeking a Transport Planning Manager in Barnsley to lead a busy transport planning team within a growing 3PL operation. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Transport Planner or someone looking to advance into management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient transport plans, managing customer expectations, and maintaining operational effectiveness while developing the planning team.

This position offers real career progression opportunities within a dynamic distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a transport planning environment.
• Looking to step into your first Transport Planning Manager position or already in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of route planning and fleet management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day transport planning function.
• Manage and develop the transport planning team.
• Produce efficient daily transport plans.

Skills

Route planning

Fleet utilisation

Transport legislation

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Planning software

Job description

Loom Talent is seeking a Transport Planning Manager in Barnsley to lead a busy transport planning team within a growing 3PL operation. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Transport Planner or someone looking to advance into management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient transport plans, managing customer expectations, and maintaining operational effectiveness while developing the planning team.

This position offers real career progression opportunities within a dynamic distribution environment.