Transport Planning Supervisor

Aspion; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fuel distributor is seeking a Transport Planning Supervisor in Huddersfield. The role involves overseeing transport operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading a team to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in transport planning and strong leadership qualities.

Benefits

31 Days holiday

Private Healthcare

BP Fuel Card discounted fuel

Gym Membership

Vodafone discount

Free eye tests

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning leadership position.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent geographical knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily driver plans to maximise shift availability.
• Investigate customer service issues and identify corrective actions.
• Act as the primary contact for clients ensuring delivery resolution.

Skills

Transport planning leadership

Customer service

Communication

Geographical knowledge

Team coaching and motivation

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Transport Planning Supervisor

Huddersfield

GBP38,000 per annum

Monday Friday, Days - 37.5 Hours per week

I m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planning Supervisor to join a leading Fuel distributor who specialise within UK wide commercial petrochemical distribution.

Key Benefits:

• 31 Days holiday
• Private Healthcare
• BP Fuel Card discounted fuel (for you & partner/spouse)
• Gym Membership (for you & partner/spouse)
• Vodaphone discount
• Free eye tests
• Annual salary reviews

The Candidate;

• Proven experience in transport planning leadership position
• ADR / Tanker route planning experience is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of EU Drivers Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent geographical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Leadership capabilities with a talent for coaching and motivating teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Oversee and review daily driver plans to maximise legal shift availability and resource use.
• Investigate and report on customer service issues, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for bitumen, emulsion, and fuel oil clients, ensuring prompt resolution of delivery concerns.
• Monitor team performance, conduct annual reviews, and support ongoing development and coverage for holidays and absences.

If you have Transport Planning experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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