Our client is a large parcels distribution business and they are currently undertaking an exciting transformation programme across the entire business infrastructure.

My client is looking to enhance its current senior talent pool and also deliver new business functions to provide a platform for innovation and growth. .

You have demonstrable experience in a fast paced operational / transport planning environment.

You will be fully responsible for the Team and decisions on the Night Shift

A fantastic opportunity to join a business during an exciting period of change and to be part of their continued growth plans.

You are a passionate, resilient and commercially aware candidate with demonstrable expertise in delivering and/or leading a transport / operational planning function into a changing network.

You can demonstrate formal process management / programme management skills.

You have demonstrable commercial acumen and experience in a similar environment: Transport, Logistics, Retail or Distribution.

You are resilient and can lead by example and inspire others.

You are a natural negotiator and influencer who works with energy and a ‘can-do’ attitude.

You are comfortable and prosper in a highly competitive and pressurised operating environment.

You are based in the South East and within a commutable distance to Hertfordshire.

In this role you will be responsible for leading the Network Planning Function on Night Shift.

You will create an environment of Continuous Improvement as you seek out service and cost improvement opportunities.

You will support the on boarding of new clients/customers in the early days and seek to improve SLA performance.

You will work as part of a new cohesive unit to optimise the end to end proposition for the business.

You will look to create strong Peer to Peer relationships, identifying cross functional opportunities for improvement.

You will also review logistics flows and analytics across the business to identify any opportunities for process simplification using the best market intelligence available.