Transport Manager

DHL; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking a Transport Manager in Coventry to oversee daily warehouse and distribution tasks, ensuring efficient transport operations with a focus on health and safety. Ideal candidates will possess an International CPC and experience in transport management systems, leading a team to achieve performance metrics.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (including retail)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service for you and family

Qualifications

• Experience in Transport Management required.
• Strong communicator with IT skills in Microsoft Office.
• International CPC holder essential.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for transport operations and compliance.
• Lead and develop the transport team.
• Execute transport plans to meet SLA's and KPI's.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Literacy

Transport Management

Education

International CPC

Tools

TMS System

Paragon

Microlise

Tachomaster

Quintiq

Job description

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Grade: K
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7, 8am to 4pm (daytime only, to be discussed at interview)

Location: Coventry - CV8 3LF

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily warehouse and distribution requirements.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• The role of the Transport Manager is accountable for the safe, legal and efficient execution of transport operations, and is the named CPC holder on the operator licence.
• Transport Manager holds the transport P&L and is ultimately responsible for the execution of transport plans ensuring transport and network SLA's/KPI's are achieved.
• Leading Transport through effective leadership, communication and development of the wider team. Driving a culture of high performance, safety and compliance.
• Accountable for driver and fleet compliance in line with legal and DHL standards
• Ownership & compliance with Engineering Operational Performance Reviews
• H&S accountability for site and drivers teams

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• International CPC is essential
• Experience in TMS System, Paragon, Microlise, Tachomaster is essential & Quintiq would be deisrable
• IT Literate, with microsoft office packages
• Strong communicator
• Previous experience in Transport Management

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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