Type: Permanent

Salary: £40k – £50k DOE

Location: Nottingham

2fawcett are seeking a dedicated and strategic Planning Manager to oversee the effective and commercial planning of our client’s fleet activities across the UK and Europe.

Reporting directly to the Transport Director, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless logistics for clients, requiring a deep understanding of European drivers’ hours and geography.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure all confirmed jobs are placed into the live planning system for vehicle and driver allocation.
• Manage the efficient planning of each event, considering compliance, cost efficiency, and required resources.
• Manage client interactions via email and telephone, build operational solutions, and finalize costs.
• Evaluate the use of subcontractors based on factual information and the impact on cost and profitability.
• Manage and control subcontractor relationships, arranging vehicle and driver supply.
• Manage resources for schedules requiring “double drives” and ensure a pool of available double manning drivers.
• Understand and manage the impact of changes in customer requests.
• Update and review planning systems to ensure accuracy and reflect the current situation.
• Liaise regularly with Operational and Financial teams to ensure planned solutions are viable and achievable.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on UK and European transport legislation and best practices.
• Be aware of EU CPC and 90/180-day regulations and liaise with the Compliance Manager to ensure no driver exceeds these regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the Transport Operations team to ensure smooth job execution.
• Produce clear, accurate, and usable forecasts detailing specific requirements for immediate and future fleet and operational needs.
• Maximise fleet utilisation to deliver clients’ requirements cost-effectively.
• Ensure all ad hoc or additional operational costs (tariffs, tolls, carnet requirements, extra days, etc.) are included in planning and cost models.
• Arrange shunter driver requirements to ensure the yard is effectively organized for ease of access to all trucks and trailers.
• Organise the transportation of wide loads, including police escorts, marker boards, permits, etc.
• Work closely with drivers, warehouse staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate and communicate transportation plans effectively.

Person Specification

• CPC and International CPC
• Previous experience of working within a 3rd party haulage environment
• Proven experience of a can-do, positive attitude with the proven ability to problem solve.
• Previous experience of working in a cost driven organisation and practical knowledge of cost, budgeting and financial control within a profit & loss environment
• Strong and up to date knowledge of driver compliance rules and regulations
• An ability and desire to work with detail and to be accurate in the approach to work.
• A knowledge of UK, European and International geography