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