Transport Planning Manager

Company Description Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UKs best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.
At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description We are now seeking aPlanning Managerto join our Transport team at ourGoolesite.
As Planning Manager you will proactively lead and manage the Local Planning Team, delivering a transport plan that effectively deploys the companys transport assets. This plan should deliver compliance with relevant legislation, company procedures meets customer requirements and generate profit to the business.
As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the site, and will report directly to the GM.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 06.00-18.00
Key Duties of a Planning Manager:
Manage the Daily Transport Plan (COP024) by ensuring Team Leaders carry out daily duites.
Daily analysis of the P&L for each of their teams planning boards
Regular monitoring of Empty Legs information
Regular monitoring of ISOTRAK's group analysis screen for their team resource pool
Monitoring status boards for the national fleet analysing booked, planned and completed jobs
Liaising with Team Leaders to ensure data requirements for GTS are complete. Advise on any remedial action if data is missing
Gathering all relevant information on outstanding work in allocated traffic areas and communicate state of play during conference calls
Working alongside Team Leaders to assist where possible all traffic areas that have work outstanding
Liaising with Tesco Transport Managers via conference call to ensure DOT and other issues are monitored. With remedial action put into place should it be needed
Briefing planning teams with all relevant information from UK Transport conference calls
Provide leadership and guidance to the planning team and individual planners by:
Liaising with Team Leaders in relation to WTD, time lapse reports and restricted parking.
Analysing all WTD information for the teams resource pool. Discussing all excess hours with individual planners and inform Operations of all intended actions (COP 109)
Ensuring that the agency / casual tracker is up to date with any manpower used for the previous shift
Controlling the management of absence and holidays for the team
Ensuring critical information is flowing by updating the intranet / notice-boards
Ensuring that all training needs are met for the planners and the Team Leaders (including inductions, re-training, GTS, ISOTRAK)
Delivering improved organisation capability through the Appraisal and 1-1 process (COP 071
Qualifications Previous planning experience
Previous experience leading, motivating and managing a team.
Qualification in Key Compliance areas WTD & EU Drivers Hours
Expert knowledge in GTS and ISOTRAK applications
IT Literate including Microsoft word, excel and outlook
CPC National Qualification
Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours.
Nationally recognised Health & Safety Accreditation.
Demonstrable Planning and problem solving skills
Equivalent of 5 GCSEs at C Grade or above
Additional Information As part of our drive to makeStobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
Annual Leave - Holiday Entitlement of 20 days plus the normal bank holidays.
Pension - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 5 % employee and 3 % employer contribution
Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!
Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

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