Company description:
XPO, Inc
Job description:
Logistics done differently.
How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?
Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented Transport Planning Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Leicester site, working Monday to Friday.
As a Planning Manager, you are the primary and at times escalation contact point for the operational sites, the customer, and haulier partners. You will be responsible for managing the Transport Planners and delivering an end-to-end transport plan, ensuring that safety, service, and savings targets are adhered to.
Working with a team ethos to ensure an excellent and valued service is provided to all customers, whilst gaining trust and respectful business relationships.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary up to £45,000 depending on experience. We also offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
* Monitoring compliance with legislative and Standard Operating Procedures, initiating corrective actions and process improvement where appropriate.
* Analyse agreed KPI information to ensure optimal efficiency & performance.
* Work closely as part of the management team to ensure operational plans are developed and implemented in line with business objectives.
* Developing & managing real relationships with the customer and hauliers at all levels.
* Identifying & developing key individuals for the future.
* Deputise for the National Planning Manager duties in their absence.
* Deputise for any Planners in their absence.
* Work closely with the planning team to support the operation as needed.
* Liaise with site teams to ensure the plan is executed correctly.
* Attend daily planning calls to discuss any issues arising.
What you need to succeed at XPO:
* Experience of transport planning in a 3PL environment is desirable.
* Good working knowledge of UK Geography.
* Experience in using transport planning software.
* Successful track record in communication and building relationships with customers.
* Knowledge of drivers' hours.
* Experience of Paragon or similar.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed and empowered. Even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart, and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. If you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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