Senior Transport Planner | Progression to Transport Manager
Location: Humber Region
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 + benefits
I'm currently supporting a growing and progressive organisation in the Humber region as they continue to invest in their logistics operation and strengthen their transport team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Transport Planner who is looking for more than just another planning role. The business is keen to attract someone with the ambition to grow, develop and progress into leadership over time.
It would particularly suit someone who is aspiring to become a Transport Manager in the future and wants to join an organisation where there is genuine scope to build a long-term career as the operation continues to evolve.
The Role
This is a commercially focused, KPI-driven position where you will play a key role in the day-to-day transport planning operation, while also contributing to wider operational performance, efficiency and continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for coordinating daily transport activity, ensuring routes are planned effectively, vehicles are utilised efficiently and service levels are maintained across a busy operation.
Alongside the day-to-day planning piece, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, support operational decision-making and build the broader skill set needed for future leadership responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate daily transport operations across a busy fleet
Optimise routes and maximise vehicle utilisation
Monitor and analyse performance against key KPIs
Support cost control and service delivery improvements
Manage daily planning challenges and resolve operational issues quickly and effectively
Work closely with operational teams to ensure efficient execution
Produce and review plan versus actual performance reporting
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the transport function
Support the effective use of transport planning systems
Assist with planning requirements during peak and seasonal periods
Contribute ideas and initiatives that improve efficiency, service and overall operational performance
Key Relationships
Operations
Fleet / Transport Management
Customer Service
Finance
What We're Looking For
Previous experience within transport planning, logistics or fleet operations
Strong understanding of route planning and vehicle utilisation
Commercial awareness with a focus on cost, efficiency and service performance
Experience working in a KPI-driven environment
Strong problem-solving, planning and organisational skills
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational setting
A proactive mindset and a genuine desire to develop further within a growing business
Ambition to progress into leadership / management in the future
What's on Offer
£30,000 - £40,000 + benefits
Opportunity to join a growing and progressive organisation
A role with genuine scope for development and progression
Clear pathway towards future leadership / Transport Manager level
Exposure to continuous improvement and optimisation projects
The chance to build a long-term career within an expanding logistics operation
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Naomi Coates
Recruitment Consultant
Winsearch
Email: (url removed)
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