Outline: Planning, optimising and controlling all deliveries / collections /returns across the transport operation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor and action all emails in a timely manner
- Ensure all client collections are planned
- Ensure driver routes are optimized and take in to account fuel cost, drivers hours
- Allocate driver resource to all routes (employed, agency and subcontractor)
- Develop and maintain relationships with all external providers and internal departments
- Produce daily run sheets for all drivers
- Plan all returns in consultation with the site returns team
- Complete inbound log for warehouse visibility of inbound loads
- Ensure all returns are booked in as per customer requirements
Generic Tasks
- Brief / de-brief drivers.
- Ensure all keys are accounted for, and that vehicles are swept out and utilised / returned in a clean state.
- Ensure all drivers book in / out
- Download digi cards of returning drivers daily
- Download digi cards of all agency drivers at start of shift prior to issuing run details and confirm no major infringement history
- Ensure the returns procedure for return vehicles is adopted and followed correctly
- Remain in contact with drivers throughout the shift
- Raising PO’s
(Note: this list is not exhaustive and only an outline to some of the tasks measured for this role)
Key Competencies
- Certificate of Professional Competence would be advantageous, but not essential
- Experience managing a fleet of up to 20 vehicles and 50 trailers
- Commercial awareness & cost management
- Resilience and ability to perform under pressure
- Customer-first mindset
Transport Planning Manager employer: The Recruitment Group
Join a highly respected, family-owned funeral business in a picturesque Oxfordshire market town, where you will be part of a supportive team that values compassion and professionalism. This role offers not only the chance to guide families through one of life's most challenging times but also provides opportunities for personal and professional growth within a nurturing environment. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being and recognition of hard work, this company stands out as an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
