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Position: Transport Planning Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience), plus bonus
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Transport Planner or Planning Supervisor ready to take the next step into a Transport Planning Manager role. This is a hands-on position, combining day-to-day transport planning with leading, supervising and supporting the wider planning team.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the planning operation, helping to coordinate workloads, make operational decisions and drive efficiency, fleet utilisation and profitability. The role would suit someone who enjoys being actively involved in the planning desk while taking on greater responsibility for team leadership and performance.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the day-to-day transport planning operation, remaining hands-on with planning activities.
- Lead, supervise and support the planning team, coordinating workloads and maintaining high standards.
- Plan and optimise vehicle routes, deliveries and collections to maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency.
- Manage changing priorities, delays and operational issues, ensuring problems are resolved efficiently.
- Ensure vehicles, drivers and resources are allocated effectively to meet customer requirements.
- Monitor transport performance, productivity and operating costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Maintain effective communication with drivers, customers, colleagues and other departments.
- Ensure compliance with drivers' hours, working time regulations and relevant transport legislation.
- Encourage accountability, consistency and continuous improvement across the planning team.
Requirements
- Proven experience in transport planning, ideally at Senior Transport Planner or Planning Supervisor level.
- Strong knowledge of transport operations, route planning and fleet utilisation.
- Experience within palletised distribution, pallet networks or general haulage
- A hands-on approach, with the ability to remain actively involved in the planning desk while supervising others.
- The confidence to take ownership of operational decisions and support the wider team.
- Commercial awareness, with an understanding of the impact of planning decisions on costs and profitability.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A desire to progress into a management position and take on greater responsibility for the planning operation. xgikmsk
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
- Additional bonu Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Transport Planning Manager in Maidstone employer: Bennett And Game Recruitment
Join a well-established engineering business in Sheffield that values innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for Mechanical Design Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork and creativity. The company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction ensures that your contributions will be meaningful and impactful.
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Bennett And Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
