Senior Transport Planner
1 month ago
The Role: Responsible for 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
* Responsible for ensuring records are managed relating to vehicles and drivers i.e., relating to vehicle roadworthiness, drivers’ hours and Working Time Directive (WTD)
Commercial
* Holding 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
* Compliance with GVOL (goods vehicle operator’s licence) requirements and transport regulations, with emphasis towards ‘best practice’
Team Management
* Provide leadership and direction to a diverse team, ensuring effective communication, coordination, and performance management within the transport department.
Skills/Experience/Qualifications:
* 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
* Experience in leading and motivating a team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Excellent opportunity for the right person ,looking to forward their career.
Please only apply of you have experience in planning route for general haulage
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