Transport Manager (12month contract)

Strive Supply Chain LLP; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG Distributor seeks an experienced Transport Manager for a 12-month contract in Bedfordshire. The role involves overseeing a busy transport operation with a fleet of approximately 30 units. Key responsibilities include ensuring On Time, In Full (OTIF) deliveries and managing operational KPIs. Ideal candidates will have substantial transport experience in a multi-drop, FMCG setting and possess a CPC qualification.

Qualifications

• Significant transport experience within a multi-drop, FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage pressure and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the transport operation to ensure timely deliveries.
• Manage and produce operational KPIs related to the transport department.
• Ensure compliance with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Operational KPIs Management

Multi-tasking

Working Under Pressure

Education

CPC Qualification

Job description

Transport Managers, Transport Management & related

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Our client is a leading FMCG Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport professional as they look to recruit a Transport Manager at their site in Bedfordshire on an initial 12month contract.

Reporting into the Site General Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the busy Transport operation, with a fleet size of c30 units. The site operates on a multi-drop basis.

Key Accountabilities as Transport Manager:

• The leadership of all aspects of the Transport operation on shift, in order to ensure that deliveries are made On Time, In Full (OTIF)
• To manage and produce Operational KPIs in relation to the Transport department
• Influence the way the transport department operates and improve in areas such as fuel costs, maintenance spend, agency costs etc
• To ensure the transport department is compliant in its practices in line with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
• Ensure all processes are followed

The Ideal Person for the Transport Manager role:

• Able to demonstrate significant transport experience within a multi-drop, FMCG environment
• Possess a CPC Qualification
• Be able to demonstrate both strong leadership and people management skills
• Be able to work under pressure, multi-tasking and prioritising work-loads successfully.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.