National Planning Manager - Lead a Transformation

National Planning Manager – Lead a Transformation Swindon Excellent Package + Car Allowance + Benefits MVP’s client is an award-winning, people-focused logistics provider operating a substantial UK-wide network. As part of an exciting growth and transformation programme, they are investing heavily in their central transport planning capability and are now seeking a high-calibre National Planning Manager to lead that journey. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a developing national planning function, leading a team whilst driving the transition from site-led planning to a fully centralised model. You'll have genuine influence over network optimisation, vehicle utilisation, customer synergies, operational performance and the adoption of technology that will shape the future of the business. The Role Reporting to senior leadership, you will: • Lead, develop and mentor a central planning team. • Drive planning excellence across a national transport operation. • Identify opportunities to improve vehicle fill, route efficiency and network utilisation. • Support the continued rollout and optimisation of Transport Management Systems and planning technology. • Use data, MI and operational insight to drive performance and continuous improvement. • Build strong relationships across operational, commercial and customer-facing teams. • Deliver initiatives that enhance service levels, customer satisfaction and profitability. About You We're looking for an accomplished transport planning professional who can demonstrate: • Significant experience within transport planning, ideally in a multi-site or national operation. • Previous leadership experience within a planning or network planning environment. • Strong understanding of TMS platforms and transport optimisation. • A track record of driving operational improvement and positive change. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and leadership presence. What's on Offer • Competitive salary package. • Car allowance. • Performance-related bonus (non-contractual). • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. • Life Assurance. • Health and wellbeing support for you and your family. • Enhanced family-friendly policies. • Employee discounts. • Genuine opportunity to shape, influence and develop a critical national function. If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, lead change and help shape the future of a growing logistics organisation, we'd love to hear from you. MVP Recruitment Solutions has been placing Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution professionals for over 40 years. For more information on what we do, or to view our current portfolio of vacancies, please visit our website. MVP Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. By applying for this position, your details will be submitted to MVP Recruitment Solutions and you accept our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that due to the volume of responses we’re currently receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive an update within 7–14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.