Transport Planning Manager

Leeds

£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits

Role Profile

Our client is a growing Logistics business with a national network. We are supporting in their recruitment for a Transport Planning Manager. Reporting into the Operations Director, you will be responsible for managing a small team of Planners, accountable for planning & resourcing vehicle movements. The role will play a key part in strategic developments across network modelling, fleet utilisation and capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide day to day management of Transport Planning team * Work collaboratively with different business functions including Finance and Sales to ensure optimal planning and service levels are provided * Provide support on new business enquiries and tender analysis * Develop and implement forecasting & planning systems * Review planning data and make recommendations to improve * Route optimisation

Key Skills

* Experienced in Transport Planning, ideally with team management * Proven experience using planning/ routing systems - Paragon would be highly advantageous * Solid knowledge of UK & EU driving regulations * Advanced Excel Skills * CPC qualification would be beneficial

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