National Planning Manager

2 months ago

Swindon, United Kingdom MVP Full time

National Planning Manager - Transport
Hybrid role – c2-3 days per week in Swindon
Up to £60,000 including car allowance & benefits
Do you have a passion for logistics and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams? Are you looking for a challenging role where you can make a real impact on this organisation’s strategic vision?
MVP is partnering with an ambitious national business currently searching for a talented National Planning Manager to join its dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading and optimizing its central planning function, ensuring the development of efficient and cost-effective transport plans that will directly support its growth agenda whilst working within its core principles.
What You'll Do:
* Leadership: Provide strategic direction and operational leadership to the central planning team, fostering a collaborative work environment and maximizing efficiency.
* Planning & Optimization: Develop and implement innovative planning processes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods. This includes leveraging technology and data analysis to optimize resource allocation.
* Safety First: Promote a culture of safety awareness by conducting regular audits, developing emergency response plans, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
* Customer Centric: Lead efforts to understand customer needs and preferences, developing strategies to enhance the customer experience through streamlined planning and improved service delivery.
* People Development: Build and manage a high-performing planning team by recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and providing training opportunities.
* Financial Acumen: Develop and manage the annual budget for the planning function, monitoring financial performance and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
* Communication & Collaboration: Maintain excellent communication and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, customers, and internal teams.
Who You Are:
* A seasoned transport planning professional with experience gained within a transport planning leadership role.
* Proven track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
* In-depth knowledge of transport planning software and Transport Management Systems (TMS) solutions.
* Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in transportation operations.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
* Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
* A proactive and results-oriented individual with the ability to handle multiple priorities and excel in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus Points:
* Experience managing relationships across multiple sites.
* Experience gained within central transport functions / control tower environments.
* A passion for innovation and implementing process improvements.
MVP Recruitment Solutions has been placing Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution professionals for 40 years. For more information on what we do, or to view our current portfolio of vacancies, please visit our website.
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