Transport manager

6 days ago


Dromore Co Down, United Kingdom Mulgrew Haulage Limited Full time

Company Overview Mulgrew Haulage Ltd established in 1973 provide Haulage and Warehousing services operating an extensive fleet of modern trucks and curtain side trailers delivering unit loads throughout Ireland and the UK.
Servicing the food, drink, and packaging industries we pride ourselves on the service given to our many blue-chip customers.
This exciting new role has been created to assist and strengthen the current Management Team within the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to not only demonstrate their skills but to also develop and progress their career with a highly professional and customer focused company within the Transport and Logistics sector.
Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Transport Planning manager to head up our existing planning teams across our various sites.
Reporting to the General manager and working alongside the Customers Services Manager and our Fleet Manager you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day interactions within the transport team, ensuring complete customer satisfaction throughout the transport function whilst maximising vehicle utilisation and efficiency.
The successful candidate will be expected to split their time between our Head Office in Dromore and our Depot in Culcavy.
Duties The Transport Planning Manger will: Maintain overall responsibility for all transport planning functions Oversee and manage the planning teams across four traffic areas and 2 locations Drive change initiatives through the logistics organisation and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects.
Maintain, develop and implement transport strategies and policies to optimize vehicle utilisation and reduce costs Support the Commercial team and fleet manager with capacity planning requirements based on forecasting data and operational planning schedules Assist Customer Services team to manage customer queries and keep them informed & updated of all changes Build and maintain strong relationships with customers Ensure that the department communicates efficiently with sales teams regarding delivery schedules etc.
giving the customer the best level of service we can Collaborate with warehousing departments to coordinate transportation needs and ensure timely delivery of goods Ensure planning team maintain live Traffic Management System Ensure all job information on TMS is completed accurately for completion of KPI reports.
Ensure all drivers brief and de-brief completed daily with POD status completed Ensure shipping routes planned efficiently Monitor Vehicle movements to reduce delay and inefficiencies Ensure Fleet Manager is informed of RTAs or any vehicle maintenance issues that may arise Participate in weekly and monthly management meetings and produce reports for same Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a full comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities.
Essential Criteria Minimum of 5 years experience in road haulage or transport planning, managing a team.
Excellent geographic knowledge of the UK and Ireland Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with TMS knowledge Full UK Driving Licence If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for road haulage & transport and possess the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Mulgrew Haulage.
Skills: Road Haulage Transport planning Team Management Commerial awareness Good geographical knowledge of the UK & Ireland Data analytics Ability to work under pressure Benefits: Pension Holidays Carparking



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