Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet)

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Newport is looking for a Regional Manager in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet). This role will oversee Fleet operations, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and enhance logistics strategies to support NHS customers in Wales. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in operational management and a strong grasp of NHS policies. A commitment to continuous improvement and an ability to work flexibly are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Agile working approach

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport.
• Specialist knowledge of contract law / EU legislation / Transport Governance.
• Knowledge of NHS and government policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fleet operations and manage Supply Chain services.
• Support operational management and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage project timescales and local business plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong influencing and negotiating skills

IT Proficiency

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Post graduate Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Professional stage

Project management qualification (PRINCE2 or equivalent)

Job description

Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team function. A vacancy is based in South Wales, specifically a Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet).

To oversee the efficient and effective Fleet operations of a Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport service to NHS Customers in Wales, and manage the Organisations Supply Chain and Health Courier Service Fleet management. To contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation whilst adhering to the organisations ISO/Quality framework.

The combined services of Supply Chain & Health Courier Services distribute and transport some 50 million items across Wales per a year, both clinical and non-clinical in nature. On average the service sorts (via its own mail sorting hubs), delivers and collects up to 120,000 items of mail/medical notes per week, and transports over 8 million clinical movements of samples of Blood, Blood Products Pathology and Pharmacy in accordance with Transport of Dangerous Goods legislative requirements per year.

Manager CPC is deemed essential for this role and either completed in full or as a refresher, within the last 5years. If you do not possess this qualification, a willingness to work towards achieving the qualification could be considered as a developmental opportunity and would be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

As a senior member of the Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport primarily linked to Fleet management and logistical support across the existing Supply Chain & Health Courier Service functions. This is a great opportunity for somebody who likes varied work, along with a mixture of strategic and operational management.

As the Manager for the region, the post holder's role is to enable efficient and effective use of our Fleet assets by ensuring that each function within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Department is suitably managed with a cohesive structure to manage integrated working maximizing opportunity wherever possible. Effectively manage the specific project timescales and deadlines which contribute to the functions business plan, to ensure targets and deliverables are successfully achieved. Supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport on the local and wider business plans to ensure they reflect the organisation's annual delivery plan and strategies as set out within its IMTP.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified to post graduate Diploma level or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport.
• Specialist knowledge of contract law / EU legislation / Transport Governance to support Procurement Services & HCS.
• Knowledge of NHS and government policies, and the political and economic climate within which healthcare is delivered.
• Manager (CPC) Holder (or willingness to work towards qualification).
• Qualified to Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Professional stage or CMILT.
• Qualified in project management, i.e. PRINCE2 or alternative methodology.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, articulate and robust in presenting ideas.
• Strong influencing with significant experience / negotiating skills, a good builder of productive relationships.
• IT Proficiency particularly in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and use of the web for researching.
• Ability to speak Welsh.
• Familiar with integrated web based systems.

Experience

• Proven experience of handling 'complex' operational management in a challenging environment, and within budget.
• Experience of project managing and ability to meet deadlines, including participating and coordinating operational delivery plans , costings and purchases, in line with agreed revenue and capital projects.
• Experience of people/staff management.
• Demonstratable track record of obtaining savings and other business indicators.
• Conversant with legal, compliance and probity issues.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport

Full-time,Flexible working,Home or remote working