Job Description

About us

We

are the UK's leading delivery management company providing efficient, high-quality and competitively priced services across Business Mail, Parcels, Fulfilment and Doordrop Media both in the UK and internationally. Distributing more than 4 billion items annually, we are market leaders in Downstream Access Mail (DSA) services handling over 50% of bulk business mail in the UK.


We are in the top 100 privately owned companies with 23 locations across the UK. Our success is down to our people and the values we all follow to delivery excellence to our customers.


We

think as part of a team

, act with a

can-do attitude

and

do the right thing

. Following these simple values has resulted in our people delivering and exceeded both our business and personal development goals.


We are a 'family' of uniquely different people with strengths in the areas we work in and always have the opportunity to be curious to enhance ourselves.


We are a disability confident employer and embrace Well Being, EDI and ESG to make ourselves and our environment the best it can be.

About the Role

We're looking for a commercially minded

Network Optimisation Manager

to join our Network Design team in

Bolton.

This role plays a key part in shaping and improving Whistl's logistics network by turning complex data into practical, cost-effective solutions. You'll lead optimisation projects end to end, working closely with operational and commercial teams to drive efficiency, performance, and strategic change across the network.


This is a hands-on, analytical role suited to someone who enjoys influencing decisions, working with large datasets, and delivering tangible improvements in a fast-moving logistics environment.


If you're analytical, proactive, and ready to make a real impact on our logistics operations, apply today to join our team.

Job Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver

network optimisation

and change initiatives aligned to business priorities Analyse management information and modelled outputs to assess impact versus the current baseline Manage optimisation projects from business case through to implementation Optimise routes, depot timings, capacity, and workflow across the network Support strategic decisions such as new locations or network reconfiguration Develop and maintain strong relationships with operational and commercial stakeholders Use

PowerBI

and

Paragon

to support modelling, reporting, and decision-making Define and manage a forward plan of prioritised optimisation initiatives Communicate recommendations clearly and influence stakeholders outside of direct line management

Company Benefits

Annual leave enhanced with long service. Company Pension Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based. Health cash plan. Life assurance scheme. Critical Illness cover Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal. Career development opportunities. Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider. And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.

Essential Skills

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong analytical capability with the ability to handle large volumes of Excel data accurately Proven experience using

PowerBI

and

Paragon

planning software Background in transport or logistics solutions Comfortable working autonomously and progressing tasks without close supervision Confident communicator able to influence at all levels of the organisation High attention to detail with the ability to draw clear conclusions from data Degree-level qualification (transport or logistics desirable) Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a related role or environment

Desirable

Prince II or a similar project management qualification

Additional Information

Full UK driving licence required Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week. Flexibility is required in working hours to meet operational needs Willingness to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays * Training will be provided where required