Head Of Transport

Michael Page; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organization in the UK is seeking a Head of Transport to oversee the development of an efficient national transport network. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and build data-driven reporting structures to support operational performance. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of around £90,000 per annum plus a benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Opportunity to work with a leading organization

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the development of a transport network.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and regulations.
• Ability to analyse data and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ideally, experience of TMS implementation.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop and implement strategies to optimise the transport operations.
• Manage and lead the transport team to enhance operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to meet client expectations.
• Build reporting to aid efficient business decisions.
• Support investment decisions to enhance the national network.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics knowledge

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

The Head of Transport will oversee and lead the development of the function and build an efficient national network.

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation within the 3PL sector. They have a clear strategy and investment plan to support further growth.

Description

The Head of Transport will

• Review, develop and implement strategies to optimise the transport operations covering processes, systems, and team
• Manage and lead the transport team, ensuring clear communication and raising operational and financial performance
• Ensure all operations adhere to health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments, specifically warehouse operations to meet / exceed client expectations
• Build and develop reporting to aid efficient business decisions
• Support investment decisions to build the national network

Profile

A successful Head of Transport should have

• Proven experience in the development of a transport network
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and regulations.
• Ability to analyse data and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ideally, experience of TMS implementation

Job Offer

• Competitive salary, circa £90,000 per annum + package
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work within a leading transport and distribution organisation.
• Permanent position based in the NW

Permanent position based in the NW This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Transport to lead operations in the logistics department. If you have the required expertise, we encourage you to apply