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Transport Planning & Optimisation Manager
Deanta UK Ltd —Ely
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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7d
Operations Team Leader
Cox Automotive —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
Transport Shift Manager (Nights)
GXO Logistics —Kettering
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Assistant Transport Manager / Planner / Driver / Compliance
SCS HAULAGE LTD —Raunds
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
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1d
Global Logistics Procurement Manager
Westfalia Fruit —Spalding
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Transport Planning & Optimisation Manager

Deanta UK Ltd
Ely

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£60,000 - £65,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
On-site parking

Qualifications

Multi-drop driving
Supply chain
Data analysis skills
Logistics
Leadership

Full job description

Job Title: Transport Planning & Optimisation Manager

Reports to: Head of Operations

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + 10% Management Bonus

Reports: Transport Planning Lead & Transport Operations & Compliance Lead

Benefits:

Private medical insurance
Free on-site gym
Increasing annual leave with service
Additional annual leave salary sacrifice scheme
Employee discount platform
med24 digital GP
EAP
Bike2work
Much More!

Job Purpose: Deanta UK Ltd is a leading supplier of premium internal doors, operating a national distribution fleet from our Ely headquarters and Haydock depot. As part of a major transformation of our transport operation, we are seeking a commercially minded and data-driven Transport Planning & Optimisation Manager to lead our end-to-end transport function.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for transport planning, operational performance, fleet utilisation, compliance, and continuous improvement across a multi-site distribution network. The role is primarily based in Ely, with occasional travel to other company depots as required.

You will oversee the network structure of both planning and operational transport teams, using data, systems, and optimisation tools to improve service levels, increase efficiency, and reduce overall cost-to-serve, and support the development and retention of a high-performing driver workforce.

Responsibilities:

Lead the overall transport operation across planning, routing, fleet operations, and execution.
Oversee route optimisation, transport planning, and operational delivery.
Develop and drive KPI reporting and performance improvement across service, utilisation, and cost.
Conduct network driver and fleet utilisation analysis to identify operational efficiencies and improvement opportunities
Lead driver recruitment and retention strategy, including agency management, recruitment planning, salary and bonus structures, and performance management processes.
Manage transport budgets, subcontractor usage, and fleet utilisation.
Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements, Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, and Driver CPC regulations.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across transport systems, processes, and performance.

Skills & Experience Required:

Proven experience in transport planning, route optimisation, or transport operations leadership within a UK multi-drop distribution environment.
Strong understanding of UK transport compliance, including Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive, Driver CPC, and Operator Licence requirements.
Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) desirable, or equivalent experience operating within a UK Operator Licence environment.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
Strong leadership experience managing transport teams, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Personal Attributes:

Data-driven and commercially minded with a strong focus on efficiency and service performance.
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to take ownership and drive change.
Calm and resilient under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment.
Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
Hands-on, adaptable, and collaborative in approach.

Pay: £60,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
On-site gym
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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