Transport Planning Manager

Description

Transport Planning Manager

General Haulage Division

Colchester, Essex

GBP40,000 – GBP50,000 (depending on experience)

Monday Friday, Days (flexible between 7am 9am start)

A leading logistics business is seeking a Transport Planning Manager to join its Colchester operation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner with strong leadership skills to take ownership of a busy planning function and drive operational performance.

The Transport Planning Manager will be responsible for overseeing and developing a team of planners, ensuring the efficient management of daily operations across general haulage, groupage, tramping and pallet network activity. The role requires someone who can combine commercial awareness with operational expertise, making strategic decisions on freight allocation between the in–house fleet and the pallet network

The Candidate;

Transport planning management background of a national general haulage fleetHave proven experience in transport planning within general haulage and/or pallet network operationsHave a background in leading or managing a team of planners.Bring a sharp, commercial approach to decision–making and planning.Demonstrate knowledge of national operations, tramping and backload optimisation.Hold a CPC qualification (desirable but not essential).Be confident in balancing pricing, service and cost efficiencyThe ability to develop relationships and negotiate rates with third party hauliersStrong customer service skillsCompetent decision makingAbility to work under pressure and to deadlines Duties and Responsibilities;

Leading, coaching and developing a team of transport planners.Managing the planning of national routes, inbound and outbound flows, and day 1 for 2 activity.Taking full ownership of planning performance, efficiency and service levels.Making commercial decisions on ad–hoc pricing and backload opportunities.Overseeing the use of planning tools (currently Sterling)Monitoring fleet performance using tracking and telematics systems.Supervision of route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervisionManage the development and performance of the organisation s general haulage divisionNegotiating and managing 3PL haulier ratesPerformance management of all 3PL hauliersCustomer service – resolving customer issues/complaints and ensuring critical KPI's are met. If you have Transport Planning Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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