Job Introduction

This role will be known internally as "Planning Operations Manager".

Planning Operations Manager

Our Support Functions are the foundations of our operations. They support our colleagues and crews in delivering excellence for all ArrowXL customers.

Here at ArrowXL our National Planning Team are responsible for planning and resourcing all vehicle movements (Final Mile Home Delivery and Primary Trunking). They are the strategic point of call for network and new business modelling, fleet utilisation and planning performance. They directly influence vehicle mix, resource levels and capacity.

We are now seeking a Planning Operations Manager to develop our planning proposition, technical solutions and the team.

About the role

Working with ArrowXL’s Operational and Commercial leadership Teams and reporting into the Central Operations General Manager, you’ll be an integral part of the Senior Management Team.  Advanced Planning experience along with Descartes skills (ideally LNOS and WinRoute) are a must for anyone applying for this role. Descartes implementation experience will be an advantage.  Line management experience is essential and you’ll be a great communicator.  This is a national role and will include travel and some overnight stays.

Duties will include but are not limited to

• Developing and implementing ArrowXL’s forecasting & planning systems
• Managing Planning Team members either directly or indirectly
• Providing technical coaching and training
• Developing and enhancing reporting solutions
• Assisting with day-to-day primary and secondary planning
• Strategic modelling and development of the network

Sound exciting?

About you

This is a role which will suit a dynamic and progressive individual with several years’ experience working within a fast-paced, pressurised environment and be confident making decisions at a senior level.

Key skills

• Experienced in Route Planning & Scheduling 
• Final mile, general haulage, trunking & returns (in house or 3PL) knowledge
• Excellent geographic knowledge of the UK
• A good knowledge of U.K. and E.U. driving regulations for LCV & LGV, Working Time Directive, Operator Licencing, etc. 
• Detailed experience of Transport Management and Planning systems, specifically Descartes LNOS 
• Advanced Excel skills
• People management and development
• Experience of working with senior teams and managers
• A CPC qualification would be beneficial

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week mainly Monday to Friday dayshift; however, some weekend and early/late cover will be required

Benefits and Rewards

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• Hybrid Working Options – opportunity to work from both the office and from the comfort of your own home
• Annual Leave – 34 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service
• Holiday Buy Scheme – Buy up to 5 additional days
• Enhanced Pension Plan options – Company enhanced contributions of up to a 6% match
• Private Medical Insurance – via AXA
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Medicash – An easy-to-use health insurance package that provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies
• Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)
• Discounted Gym Membership – Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios
• Cycle to work scheme – In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts
• Long service awards – We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme
• Employee of the month – Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• CEO Award of the month – Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition
• Departmental Incentives – Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings

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