The organization is looking for a Transport Planning Lead to take ownership of transport operations, combining hands-on planning with responsibility for fleet, maintenance, and longer-term transport strategy. The role will initially be approximately 80% operational, with the potential to develop into a more managerial and strategic position as the organization grows.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving transport efficiency while helping shape the organization's future planning and technology landscape.
What you will do. Transport Planning & Operations.
- Take a leading role in day-to-day transport planning and operational coordination.
- Support and optimize transport schedules, routes, capacity, and vehicle utilization.
- Work closely with planners, drivers, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
- Monitor transport performance, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and reduce unnecessary transport costs.
- Act as a senior point of reference for the planning team.
Fleet & Maintenance.
- Take ownership of fleet-related operational activities.
- Coordinate vehicle availability, maintenance, and servicing requirements.
- Work with internal and external partners to minimize vehicle downtime.
- Monitor fleet utilization and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure transport operations are aligned with fleet capacity and availability.
Transport Strategy & Improvement.
- Contribute to the development of the organization's transport strategy.
- Analyze current processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
- Support the implementation of new planning processes and ways of working.
- Provide input into future organizational and operational decisions.
- Help bridge the gap between day-to-day transport operations and longer-term strategic planning.
TMS & Tracking Implementation.
- Supporting the evaluation and selection of the new Transport Management System (TMS).
- Providing operational input into system requirements and functionality.
- Working with stakeholders to ensure the chosen solution fits the business.
- Supporting implementation and adoption within the planning operation.
- Helping shape the future transport planning and tracking processes.
Profile
- Strong experience in transport planning / transport operations.
- Experience working with fleets, vehicles, and maintenance.
- A good understanding of transport efficiency, utilization, and operational KPIs.
- Experience with a TMS and/or transport planning technology.
- The ability to analyze existing processes and identify improvements.
- Confidence working with both operational teams and senior stakeholders.
- An interest in technology and experience supporting TMS implementations or system changes would be highly valuable.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
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