Transport Manager

Loom Talent; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Loom Talent is seeking a Senior Transport Manager for a well-established distribution business in the West Midlands. You will take ownership of a large-scale transport operation and lead from the front.

The role focuses on performance across service, cost, compliance and people, with significant operational responsibility and opportunity to shape longer-term transport strategy. You will work with warehousing, supply chain teams and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end improvements and cost

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Transport Manager or similar senior transport leadership role.
• Experience leading a large-scale transport operation within retail/3PL/FMCG or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence, DVSA compliance, and transport legislation.
• Experience managing transport budgets, costs and KPIs with a track record of cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day performance of a large-scale transport operation.
• Coach and develop transport managers, planners and teams.
• Drive service, cost, fleet utilisation and delivery KPIs.
• Own transport budgets and identify cost-saving/efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence, DVSA, drivers' hours and WTD.
• Improve route planning, fleet utilisation and processes.
• Lead Continuous Improvement and transport projects.
• Collaborate with warehousing and wider supply chain to boost end-to-end performance.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and customers.
• Create a high-performing transport culture with accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

DVSA compliance

Stakeholder management

Continuous Improvement

Fleet optimisation

People development

Job description

The Role

This Senior Transport Manager opportunity is with a well-established distribution business based in the West Midlands, taking ownership of a large-scale, fast-paced transport operation.

The business is looking for an experienced Senior Transport Manager who can lead from the front, develop a strong transport leadership team and drive performance across service, cost, compliance and people. You'll have significant operational responsibility while also playing a key role in shaping the longer-term transport strategy.

Working closely with the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain function, you'll be expected to challenge existing processes, identify efficiencies and ensure the transport operation continues to deliver against demanding customer and commercial expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day performance of a large-scale transport operation
• Managing, coaching and developing transport managers, planners and operational teams
• Driving performance across service, cost, fleet utilisation and delivery KPIs
• Taking ownership of transport budgets and identifying opportunities to reduce cost and improve efficiency
• Ensuring the operation remains fully compliant with Operator Licence, DVSA, drivers' hours and Working Time Directive requirements
• Driving improvements across route planning, fleet utilisation and operational processes
• Leading Continuous Improvement initiatives and supporting wider transport projects
• Working closely with warehousing and the wider Logistics distribution and supply chain teams to improve end-to-end performance
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, customers and third-party suppliers
• Creating a high-performing transport culture with a strong focus on accountability, engagement and development

Key Experience

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Transport Manager, Transport Manager, Head of Transport or similar senior transport leadership role
• Experience leading a sizeable, complex transport operation within retail, 3PL, FMCG or distribution
• Strong knowledge of Operator Licence requirements, DVSA compliance and transport legislation
• Proven experience managing transport budgets, costs and operational KPIs
• Demonstrable success improving fleet utilisation, service and transport efficiency
• Strong people leadership experience with the ability to develop management teams
• Experience delivering Continuous Improvement and operational change
• Strong commercial and stakeholder management skills within a Logistics distribution and supply chain environment
• Transport Manager CPC would be highly advantageous

This Senior Transport Manager role in the West Midlands offers a salary of £60,000 - £70,000 + package and would suit an established transport leader looking for genuine operational ownership and the opportunity to influence the future direction of a significant transport operation.