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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