UK Planning Transport Manager

We are looking for an experienced UK Planning Transport Manager to join our National client on a permanent basis.
Mon to Fri working
9am-5pm with flexibility of hours whilst training (up to 6 months)
Up to £40k depending on experience
Fantastic company benefits scheme including 15% annual bonus.
Must have:

• Experience in a Supply Chain division - ideally within retail
• UK Transport & Planning experience
• Customer relationship management skills - face to face
• People Management experience
• Ability to set targets and be accountable
• Financial exposure
• Attention to detail
• Multi-tasking skills within a busy environment
• Paragon knowledge

Role Purpose:
• To manage the Planning team within the Control Tower providing a service for the UK Operation
• Lead the UK Planning team with the operational delivery of service KPIs and Financial results
• Accountable for Engagement, Employee development and Succession planning across the UK Planning team
• Responsible for the relationship with transport and warehouse sites across UK and with key stakeholders
•  Responsible for carrier management, engagement and regular reviews of performance
Key Tasks
•  Responsible for the delivery of service and operational excellence in the UK Network business
•  To establish and continue the development of strong two-way relationships within the UK Network
•  Responsible for the financial performance of the UK Network business.
•  Responsible for the delivery of process and continuous improvement activities within the UK operation
Key Accountabilities include - delivery of initiatives and savings, achievement of contractual KPIs ensuring partners and hauliers are managed to agreed SLA's, customer relationship - measured against Customer survey results, H&S, Engagement, Carrier Management, LP compliance, Employee development and Succession Planning across the UK Planning team. 
If the above role sounds of interest and you have the relevant experience and skills please apply today.