About this role
Container Planners Manager
Full time, permanent
We are looking for an organised and motivated leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll have strong communication skills, a positive and flexible attitude, and the ability to support, develop and motivate a team while ensuring the efficient planning and movement of equipment across the UK network.
How you will help us and what you can expect
Manage individual and team performance, including goal setting, coaching and development plans.Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings with all direct reports.Build & maintain positive relationship and communication with MSC Geneva Logistics informing them of possible equipment complications that may affect the supply and demand of empty equipment.Monitor routings, stock levels, equipment releases and depot storage caps and always ensure cost effective routings while ensuring flexibility within routing plans to maximise haulage utilisation and service performance.Ensure sufficient equipment is repositioned into required locations in line with forecast demand, including Scotland.Manage the department shared mailbox to ensure all emails are answered within set deadlines.Management and monitoring of off hire and sale containers maximising volumes in line with head office requirements.Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve operational challenges and customer & haulier related issues.Proactively consider the equipment Empty surplus/deficit areas, communicating suggestions to Global routing specialists and MSC Geneva Logistics.Provide detailed and accurate reports to MSC Geneva.Build relationship with all Terminals & Depots throughout the UK, communicating planned incoming and evacuation figures and challenging them with shipment and usage of ageing equipment.Produce weekly and monthly routing reports and compile forecast versus actual performance analysis.Monitor and maintain operational rules within the Intermodal Application.Regular meetings with the Container Control, Container Movements supervisors and Logistics manager.Support and deputise for the Logistics manager. Skills and experience you’ll bring to us
Proven ability to manage and forward plan within a fast paced, demanding and constantly evolving environment.Ability to address and resolve day to day business issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, but within tight deadlines.Good numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, including Microsoft skills (365 programs, / OVA / Paris).Be able to demonstrate a professional, positive and flexible attitude at all times.Excellent communication and leadership skills.A positive attitude to new business challenges.Ability to support and motivate others. What we offer
Competitive salaryPrivate Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)Generous pension schemeLife Assurance – 4x salary25 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s EveFree parking (within walking distance from the office)On-site artisan restaurantDiscounted gym membershipCycle to work schemeFlu vaccines and eye care vouchersBuy or sell holiday schemeChristmas club savingMSC Cruises friends and family discountFull induction day and training providedLearning and development opportunitiesDress for the day policy/modern office environment