Transport Planning and Development Manager

TRANSPORT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08.00 - 16.00

£40,000 PER ANNUM + CAR ALLOWANCE 

Are you passionate about transport planning and logistics? Ready to take the wheel and steer our operations to optimal performance?

People Solutions are looking for the successful applicant to join our client as a Transport Planning and Development Manager at East Midlands Gateway.

This is your chance to make a real impact by ensuring our transport assets and resources are utilised to their full potential.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop professionally and achieve your personal goals at a world-class level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £40,000 per annum
• Car allowance
• 33 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance for peace of mind ?
• Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs

Day to Day Duties

As a Transport Planning and Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and maintaining daily asset resource plans while adapting to changing priorities and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Identifying periods of under-utilisation and collaborating with partners to maximise value-added activities.
• Producing daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track performance and identify trends.
• Ensuring transport technology is utilised to its full potential.
• Monitoring transport productivity measures and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Acting as the primary contact for resource-related projects and activities, and representing the Transport Management team during performance reviews and other forums.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in transport planning.
• Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain operations, with expertise in transport management.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a high degree of initiative.
• Proficiency in compiling and interpreting transport-related commercial and operational data.
• Experience using digital planning software such as Paragon or DiPS.
• Familiarity with tracking solutions like Microlise.

Desirable Experience

• Recently completed a Certified Transport Manager Refresher Course (or equivalent qualification).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate teams and resolve conflicts.
• Knowledge of risk management in transport operations.

 What training is provided?

• Training provided

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