Network Planning Manager

Job Description

Bulk Network Transport Manager – Responsible for delivering an efficient, compliant, and high‑performing transport service that meets agreed service, performance, and cost targets.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus optional buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing scheme and unlimited access to GPs and counselling
• 24/7 anonymous access to health and wellbeing advice
• Financial wellbeing support and savings on online purchases

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the development and performance of the Bulk/Artic Network transport operation.
• Managing haulier compliance, service levels, contracts, and rates.
• Ensuring haulier invoices are accurate and paid on time.
• Partnering with commercial teams to understand forecasts and ensure resources are aligned.
• Analysing service performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Managing budgets to maximise service and operational efficiency.
• Leading, developing, and motivating a transport team to meet targets.
• Driving a continuous improvement culture across the network.
• Working with finance to analyse spend and provide performance summaries.
• Building strong communication structures with key stakeholders across the business.
• Developing a robust and agile haulier network to meet changing business demand.

About You

• Proven experience in transport or haulier network management.
• Previous experience managing transport teams, vehicles, and multi‑site operations.
• Holds a National or International CPC qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing costs and budgets.
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels.
• Methodical, proactive, and solutions‑focused leadership style.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a positive, hands‑on approach.
• Strong geographic knowledge of the operating area.
• Flexible to travel and work extended hours as required.

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