Transport Director

Page Executive; England; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based logistics provider seeks a senior professional for a Board-level position focused on developing the Transport function. With responsibilities including strategy implementation, financial management, and technology oversight, the role demands a blend of leadership and operational expertise. Candidates with a strong transport background and relevant certifications will excel in this strategic opportunity.

Benefits

Leading market salary

Company bonus

Car or Car Allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant experience in transport within a distribution-focused organization.
• Proven experience managing budgets exceeding expectations.
• Operational experience across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of strategic Transport plans.
• Manage financials and supplier relationships.
• Drive improvements and decision-making technology.

Skills

Change Management

Financial Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Fleet Procurement

Education

International & National Certificate in Professional Competence (CPC)

Membership of Institute of Logistics / Freight Transport Association

Tools

SAP

Microlise

Business Intelligence (BI)

Contrado

Job description

• The chance to work for one of the UK's leading contract logistics providers
• Truly a Board level position, shaping the future strategy of transport

About Our Client

With decades of experience, this UK-based logistics provider has become a trusted partner for some of the nation's biggest food retailers. Specialising in ambient grocery distribution, they offer a full suite of services-from warehousing and e-fulfilment to contract packing and consolidation.

Operating from strategically located, state-of-the-art facilities, their commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer-first values sets them apart in the logistics landscape.

Proud members of a leading palletised distribution network, they continue to raise the bar in service, scale, and reliability.

Job Description

*Leading the development and implementation of a strategic plan to significantly improve the Transport function over the next five years with a key focus on safety.
*Lead, manage and improve the existing technologies to drive data driven decision making across the transport function.
*Review the effectiveness of the management teams and develop the right leadership teams to both improve the existing business and lead the development.
*Management of key suppliers, industry bodies and a capability to develop relationships across industry including key customers.
*Leading the financial management of the transport function and ensuring that projects are in-line with their allotted budgets and establishing rates with carriers and providers.

The Successful Applicant

*Significant experience within leading transport and an understanding of warehousing within a distribution biased organisation.
*Financially astute with commercial management skills with proven experience in managing and exceeding budgetary requirements.
*Experience in change management and delivering continuous improvement.
*International & National Certificate in Professional Competence (CPC).
*Member of Institute of Logistics / Freight Transport Association.
*Operational experience of multiple sites.
*The ability to engage cross functionally (e.g. with Warehouse Director, Commercial Director, Finance Director, Head of HR) to ensure all relevant parties are involved and kept updated and handovers are correctly done.
*Sound understanding of fleet procurement processes and technology that impacts on Transport including the use of modelling, planning and telematic systems. (SAP, Microlise, BI and Contrado).

What's on Offer

Leading market salary

Company bonus

Car or Car Allowance

Pension

Healthcare