Business Planner

Job Summary: The Fleet and Business Planner will be responsible for optimizing import/export operations, managing a minor corridor, and enhancing financial performance through strategic planning, data analysis, and commercial decision-making.

This role involves creating buy plans, conducting GP analysis, optimizing trip and mobilization, and developing comprehensive trip plans.

The planner will collaborate with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams to drive business improvements and financial optimization.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Review total Import and Export Health
2. Building commercial strategy to set and reach financial targets
3. Conduct GP and GP per day Analysis
4. Conduct Planning Reviews
5. Lead strategic financial focused commercial Business planning for the Transport org
6. Create, advise, and suggest on Commercial buy plans
7. Advise Commercial on optimizing buying decisions
8. Develop by Day commercial holistic trip plans
9. Interface with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams

Qualifications and Skills:

Education: Degree in a technical subject.

Years of Experience: 3 years.

Mandatory / Preferred Requirements: Experience in a strategic planning role within FMCG, logistics, or supply chain environments.

Managerial Experience: Nice to have; ability to manage could change role level.

Skills: Data analysis (including advanced Excel proficiency), Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Financial Literacy (including Excel-based financial modeling), Scenario Planning/Modeling, Planning, Interpersonal skills, Negotiations, Budgeting and Forecasting.

Specific Knowledge: Relevant Planning Experience Required.

Ability to build financial models with prior experience in building G2N and/or GP analysis.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM – 4:20 PM, and Alternate Saturdays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion.

The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company.

Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Analyst, Finance, and Supply Chain

Industries: Truck Transportation, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Oil, Gas, and Mining