Strategic Transport & Planning Leader

2 Sisters Food Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Head of Transport Planning to shape and deliver a new central logistics strategy. This role involves overseeing transport links and delivery flows across the network, managing third-party logistics, and driving transformation. Ideal candidates are strategic leaders with experience in food manufacturing and complex logistics environments. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 33 days annual leave and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Refer a friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

50% discount for friends and family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in network design within a complex logistics environment.
• Experience managing a large transport fleet and/or third-party logistics providers.
• Background in food manufacturing with experience delivering to major UK retailers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all transport links and delivery flows across the network.
• Oversee all inbound and outbound deliveries for the company.
• Design and optimise the transport network for cost and service improvement.

Skills

Network design expertise

Large transport fleet management

Food manufacturing experience

Strategy development and implementation

Change management capability

Budget management experience

Job description

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Head of Transport Planning to shape and deliver a new central logistics strategy. This role involves overseeing transport links and delivery flows across the network, managing third-party logistics, and driving transformation. Ideal candidates are strategic leaders with experience in food manufacturing and complex logistics environments. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including 33 days annual leave and a cycle-to-work scheme.