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National Transport Planning Manager

Employer
Michael Page Logistics
Location
England
Salary
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum + car, healthcare
Closing date
4 Mar 2019

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Sector
Transport & Logistics
Responsibilities
Strategy, Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Senior Management
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

  • National Transport Planning Manager based over 2 sites in Preston and Bristol.
  • Primary and secondary planning for a busy Manufacturing and Distribution business based in England

Client Details

My client is a European Manufacturer and Distributor based within the Logistics Distribution and supply chain sector.

Description:

  • Monitor performance, drive improvement and resolve challenges and issues as they arise
  • Deliver customer expectation within service level agreements and continuously improve customer service levels
  • Drive Logistics policy and procedure to motivate, lead and develop staff to achieve objectives
  • Review all Key Performance Indicators, with regards to miles, drops, postcodes, costs then take prompt and appropriate action to correct any shortfalls in those areas
  • Reduction in vehicle damage and improved driver productivity inclusive of scheduled worked and driver performance
  • Allocate tasks and workload efficiently across the team to obtain the best overall outcome
  • Deal with crisis calmly and efficiently
  • Exhibit a high level of engagement with drivers at all times

Profile

The Successful National Transport Planning Manager will have exposure:

  • Significant experience in a Planning Manager role
  • A proven track record of supervising primary and secondary planning team.
  • Have exposure to Paragon or similar software
  • Commercially focused and results driven
  • Knowledge of road transport and relevant environmental legislation
  • CPC National or International (non essential)

This role is based over 2 locations Bristol and Preston you will be required to split your time between two sites.

Job Offer

The Successful National Transport Planning Manager will receive:

  • Basic Salary - £50,000 - £55,000
  • Company Car
  • Private Health Care
  • 25 days + Bank Holidays
  • Life Assurance

Company

Michael Page has successfully grown over the past 30 years and we are continuing to grow, as shown by our ever expanding sectors. Our logistics team are the latest to thrive as their own sector after having lived under the umbrella of procurement and supply chain.

Due to an increase in job vacancies in the logistics industry, as well as a high level of talent emerging, Michael Page is proud to reveal its new logistics sector.

Although the sector is new, Michael Page has always had a dedicated logistics team who work together with candidates to deliver the best results. We recruit a variety of roles including: 

  • General managers
  • Warehouse managers 
  • Transport managers
  • Solutions and network designers

We also work with an extensive client base to advise and develop appropriate recruitment processes to secure the right talent for their organisation.

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