Transport Manager

DHL Germany; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global logistics company as a Transport Manager in Banbury. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team ensuring efficient transport operations while driving profitability across contracts. Your expertise in freight forwarding and team management will be crucial in achieving excellence in delivery and service quality.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus based on performance

Generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Strong background in Freight or Global Forwarding is essential.
• Management experience with a team is required.
• Knowledge of UK export market costs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport operations and ensure timely deliveries.
• Support day-to-day operations to meet customer KPIs.
• Manage multiple teams to maximize revenue and profits.

Skills

Freight or Global Forwarding experience

Knowledge of volumetric weight calculations

International Transport / Freight Forwarding Experience

SAP Experience

Management experience

European Transport Operations

Job description

Pay Rate: £40,000
Grade: L
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30
Location: Banbury, OX16 4RS

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Manager to take the helm of our transport operations!

In this pivotal role, you will lead our dynamic team to achieve excellence and drive success throughout our transport network. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future of logistics!

This role is essential to improving the service delivered and financial performance of 2 contracts through the analysis of key metrics and performance measures. To manage multiple teams across contracts to maximise revenue & profits.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Take the Lead: Oversee our daily transport operations, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries to our customers
• Support day to day operations to meet customer KPIs and service level expectations
• Support site GM & Ops managers with any required tasks and provide cover for them when needed
• Provide European and Worldwide freight forwarding experience/expertise to DSC shipping team and be first contact for any transport tenders to retain business or gain new business.
• SAP / ERP updates and implementation with DHL and across Customer Plants
• To support contract projects in capturing and providing movement and cost saving data
• Increase the profitability of the Site Operations

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong background in Freight or Global Forwarding experience - Essential
• Knowledge of volumetric weight calculations for road & air movements
• International Transport / Freight Forwarding Experience
• SAP Experience
• Ability to provide data in clear and concise manor within agreed timescales.
• Management experience - leading a team
• European Transport Operations
• Understanding of UK export market costs.

WHY JOIN US

• Free parking onsite
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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