Planning Manager

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Planning Manager

Application Deadline: 17 September 2024

Department: Transport Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Widnes

Description

Esken Renewables is on the lookout for top talent, to join our innovative and results-oriented team.

Esken Renewables is the UK's number one supplier of biomass fuel! It has long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.

Working as a part of a winning team, we look for people who can spot the opportunity to do things better and have the ability and initiative to put excellent ideas into practice. We take pride in our dedication to delivering our best every day. We bring a can-do attitude - we just get on with it. Our culture is open and honest, agile, and flexible, and we are empowered to look for solutions and bring ideas. We are accountable, we take ownership and focus and commit to our colleagues and customers. We take care, always focus on improving, owning it together and stay connected.

What is the job?We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Transport Planning Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a team of 6 Transport Planners and oversee the strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of transport operations for a fleet of 105 trucks. You will be accountable for maximizing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving revenue growth within a budget of GBP 20 million.

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6 Transport Planners, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Transport Planning: Oversee the daily planning and scheduling of all transport operations to ensure optimal utilisation of the fleet, minimising costs and maximizing revenue.
• Fleet Management: Manage a fleet of 105 trucks, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, safety standards, and maintenance schedules.
• Budget Management: The planning manager plays an important part in the delivery of a GBP 20 million transport revenue target, identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategies to maximise profitability.
• Performance Monitoring: Analyse and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and senior management, to ensure alignment and effective communication regarding transport plans and objectives.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure all transport activities comply with relevant legislation, health and safety guidelines, and company policies.
• Technology Utilisation: Leverage transport management software and other digital tools to enhance planning efficiency, route optimisation, and real-time decision-making.
• Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any transport-related issues, disruptions, or customer complaints promptly and effectively.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Proven experience as a Transport Planning Manager or similar role within the logistics/transportation industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a team of planners or coordinators.
• Demonstrable experience managing a fleet of vehicles, preferably trucks, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Profit and Loss experience, with a track record of managing revenues and cost control within a significant budget.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and planning software.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, transport legislation, and best practices.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical thinker with a passion for service and cost leadership.
• Strategic and results-driven, with a focus on operational excellence.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive and committed to continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Transport Manager CPC Qualification or OLAT
• IOSH

Why work for us?

We have a wide variety of additional benefits including but not exclusively:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Access to wide variety of e-learning development and coaching and support plus annual appraisal and personal development plan
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• An engaging People Forum
• Benefits portal with access to many high street discounts
• Life Assurance
• Employee Referral Scheme up to GBP 150

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Esken Renewables reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications.

No Agencies please.