Senior Transport Planner
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Transport Planner to join our team at Ideal Recruit Ltd. As a Senior Transport Planner, you will play a crucial role in assisting the Senior Operations Manager and overseeing the daily planning operations to provide a timely and cost-effective service for a large fleet of vehicles.
Key Responsibilities:- Route Planning: Develop comprehensive daily transportation plans for our HGV Class 1 drivers, optimizing routes for efficiency and timely deliveries.
- Capacity Utilisation: Strategically allocate resources to maximise the capacity of our fleet while maintaining cost-effectiveness, ensuring records are managed relating to vehicles and drivers, including vehicle roadworthiness, drivers' hours, and Working Time Directive (WTD).
- Commercial: Hold an in-depth understanding of all commercial elements of each customer contract.
- Collaboration: Work closely with drivers, warehouse staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate and communicate transportation plans effectively.
- Problem Solving: Identify potential logistical challenges and proactively develop solutions to ensure on-time deliveries and optimal utilisation of resources.
- Data Analysis: Utilise data analytics and transportation management systems to analyse performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Compliance: Ensure all transportation plans adhere to legal regulations and company policies, maintaining a high standard of safety and compliance, including GVOL (goods vehicle operator's licence) requirements and transport regulations.
- Team Management: Provide leadership and direction to a diverse team, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and performance management within the transport department.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in transport planning in a logistics or supply chain environment.
- Experience in leading and motivating a team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment, including people management responsibilities.
- Experience of delivering mpg improvements.
- Strong proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant planning software (Mandata).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex logistical challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Proven ability to manage time efficiently, ensuring the creation and execution of daily plans within tight deadlines.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sean King at Ideal Recruit Ltd. We look forward to hearing from you.
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