Transport Planning Manager

Transport Planning Manager

General Haulage Division

Skelmersdale

£34,000 - £38,000  (flexible depending on expereince)

Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planning Manager to join a leading general haulage operation.  

They are seeking a Transport Planning Manager to support the current transport operation in the transport planning management of general haulage and sub contracted division.   

The Candidate;

• Transport planning management background of a national general haulage fleet
• Proven experience within the management and route planning of circa 80 + drivers
• Previous Transport management experience within a General Haulage operation
• Transport planning background or proven experience of leading transport planning teams
• Knowledge of Mandata is highly advantageous
• CPC – Transport Management Qualification desirable  
• The ability to grow and develop general haulage contracts
• The ability to develop relationships and negotiate rates with third party hauliers
• Experience within a similar transport manager position
• Must have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Presentable, polite and demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Competent decision making
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supervision of route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision
• Manage the development and performance of the organisation’s general haulage division
• To grow the general haulage operation through existing contacts and networking
• Negotiating and managing 3PL haulier rates
• Performance management of all 3PL hauliers
• Customer service - resolving customer issues/complaints and ensuring critical KPI's are met.
• Procedural accuracy, training and full compliance of all transport operations
• Managing general transport budget
• Liaising with sub-contractors
• Recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
• Preparation of management reports, including MPG, activity, costs/vehicles, monthly budgets, collection efficiency and yard service

If you have Transport Planning Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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