Position: EU Planning Manager
Location: Rugby
Grade: RCS. L
Shift patterns: Monday-Friday. Day time hours (start times between 07:30-08:30am)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering operational excellence across complex, UK-European networks? We're looking for an experienced and driven EU Planning Manager to join our dynamic team in Rugby. In this pivotal role, you will lead the planning and coordination of cross-border operations, ensuring seamless service, optimal resource utilisation, and outstanding customer outcomes across our European network. If you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and are motivated by driving efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you
✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE
* To manage the European Planning team within the Control Tower providing a service for the European Inbound for TJX
* Lead the European Planning team with the operational delivery of service KPIs and Financial results
* Build strong relationship with partner sites across EU and with key stakeholders, customer and customs
* Responsible for carrier management, engagement and regular reviews of performance
* To establish and continue the development of strong two-way relationships within the European Network
* Responsible for the Region 1 to Region 2 cross border movements
* Accountable for the achievement of contractual KPIs & ensure partners & hauliers are managed to agreed SLA's
* To lead 121s, weekly briefs, team meetings and HR processes
✅THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
* Previous team management experience is essential
* Experience in Supply Chain division, ideally with a retail customer
* Transport planning background (Cross boarder would be advantageous)
* Customs experience (International or European experience) would be desirable
* Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
* Customer relationship management skills across all levels
* Strong presentation skills
* Languages: German, Spanish or French speaking - Advantageous, but not essential
✅WHY JOIN US?
* Free on-site parking
* 33 days annual leave
* Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
* Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
* Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
* Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
* Visit to learn more
✅WHO WE ARE
We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.
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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 22nd June. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
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