Transport Manager

DHL Germany; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL, a global leader in Supply Chain management, seeks a Transport Manager for its Bury location. You will lead a dynamic transport operation, ensuring compliance and efficiency with a focus on delivering operational standards. Ideal candidates will hold an International Transport Manager CPC and excel in managing large teams while promoting a culture of safety and high performance.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym)

Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme

24/7 employee support service (including family)

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing large fleets of over 60 vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours.
• Experience with finance as a budget holder is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fleet compliance with legal and DHL standards.
• Manage Transport P&L and execution of transport plans.
• Lead the transport operation through effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Operational Compliance

Education

International Transport Manager CPC

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 - day time working

Location: Bury - M26 2XH

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport Manager to play a vital role coordinating a safe and efficient transport operation to help achieve operational standards and customer requirements.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

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

• Leading the Transport Operation through effective leadership, communication and development of the wider team, whilst driving a culture of high performance, safety and compliance
• As the named CPC holder on the operator licence, ensures that driver and fleet compliance is in line with legal and DHL standards
• Responsible for the Transport P&L and execution of the transport plans ensuring transport and network SLA's/KPI's are achieved
• Be the point of escalation for operational issue management and resolution for transport and with local warehouse
• Promote a positive transport / network culture, supporting Employee Opinion Survey initiatives

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Must hold an International Transport Manager CPC with extensive experience managing large fleets of over 60 vehicles and 130 + drivers
• Experience of people management within a Transport or Supply Chain environment
• A strong knowledge of Working Time Directive and Drivers Hours
• Experience with finance as a budget holder would be desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management - dealing with the customer and internal stakeholders

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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