Strategic Transport & Network Optimisation Lead

Culina; Worsley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Private Medical Cover

Company car or car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking a Transport Strategy Lead to shape the future of our Contract Logistics network across the UK. You will translate complex data into practical strategies, lead network design and fleet optimisation, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

You will drive cost-to-serve analyses, commercial insight and sustainable improvements, partnering with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in transport, logistics or supply chain within a complex, multi-site environment.
• Proven track record delivering transport strategy, network optimisation and large-scale transformation.
• Advanced capability in transport modelling and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Strong commercial awareness with fleet economics, subcontracting and margin drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the transport strategy and annual Transport Optimisation Plan, prioritising initiatives with measurable PBT and EBIT improvements.
• Lead network design and fleet strategy, including fleet sizing, capacity modelling and asset deployment.
• Improve fleet utilisation, reduce empty miles and reliance on subcontracted transport; strengthen service performance.
• Produce robust cost-to-serve analyses and business cases using operational data and tools.
• Embed standardised planning frameworks and provide insights to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Transport strategy

Network optimisation

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Power BI

TMS

TCT

Job description

Culina is seeking a Transport Strategy Lead to shape the future of our Contract Logistics network across the UK. You will translate complex data into practical strategies, lead network design and fleet optimisation, and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.

You will drive cost-to-serve analyses, commercial insight and sustainable improvements, partnering with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver measurable business value.