At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead air freight strategy for high-value tech cargo and optimise capacity across global networks.
- Company: Crane Worldwide Logistics, a leader in innovative supply chain solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape logistics strategies for cutting-edge technology globally.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team tackling exciting logistics challenges in the tech industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in oversized cargo planning and familiarity with dangerous goods regulations preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Crane Worldwide Logistics is a leader in supply chain solutions with over 130 locations across 30 countries providing individual services that address our client's logistics challenges.
About the Role: The global supply chain of racks are becoming increasingly challenging due to several factors. We are growing our cloud services team to be more focused on the global movement of cloud infrastructure hardware — server racks, networking gear, and associated IT equipment — between manufacturing sites, integration facilities, and data centers worldwide. This cargo is dense, high value, often oversized, and increasingly subject to export and dangerous goods regulation.
The Capacity Planning Manager owns the air freight network strategy that keeps this cargo moving reliably: forecasting demand, securing the right mix of freighter and charter capacity and BSAs, and optimizing how that capacity is used across our priority lanes. Network advise commercial teams on rate exposure and contract timing. Vet ground handling capability at gateway airports (ramp equipment, forklift/crane capacity, climate control) for heavy and oversized rack shipments. Translate customer shipment plans into booking instructions, balancing chargeable weight optimization against transit time and cost targets. Coordinate with packaging/crating teams on shock, vibration, and climate requirements specific to server hardware, and ensure crate/pallet dimensions are compatible with available aircraft types (including nose-loading freighters for tall or long cargo). Build contingency plans for capacity disruption (mechanical, weather, geopolitical) on critical lanes, including pre-cleared backup routings. Monitor and report on load factor, on-time performance, and capacity utilization against plan. Compliance comfortable building and maintaining capacity models in Excel or BI tools. Track record negotiating directly with carriers, GSAs, or charter brokers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with oversized/out-of-gauge cargo planning or project/charter logistics.
- Familiarity with dangerous goods regulations for lithium battery–containing equipment.
- Exposure to data center, IT hardware, or high-value/high-tech vertical logistics.
- Working knowledge of export control regimes affecting semiconductors or AI/HPC hardware.
- Experience standing up network capacity strategy for a new business line or trade lane.
Capacity Planning Manager employer: Crane Worldwide Logistics
Crane Worldwide Logistics is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic work culture. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and teamwork, employees are empowered to excel in their roles while enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement in a global logistics environment. Join us at one of our 130 locations worldwide, where your contributions directly impact our success and the satisfaction of our clients.
