Transport Manager - fixed term contract

Volkswagen Group UK Ltd; Dordon CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK Ltd is seeking a Transport Manager for Parts Operations based in Dordon, Warwickshire. This full-time role involves managing 3PL suppliers to meet KPI’s and improve distribution channels.

The ideal candidate will have experience in high volume distribution operations, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong communication abilities. You will play a crucial role in ensuring retailers receive necessary parts promptly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of transportation and managing a 3PL supplier to deliver against KPI’s is essential.
• Experience within a high volume distribution operation, knowledge of warehouse processes and proficient in warehouse management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and make data driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full management of the 3PL supplier on a day to day basis.
• Identify opportunities for improvements with distribution channels.
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure parts availability for retailers.

Skills

In depth knowledge of transportation and managing 3PL suppliers

Experience in high volume distribution operations

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements

Flexible approach to working

Job description

The Parts Supply Chain team are recruiting for a Transport Manager for our Parts Operations based in Dordon, Warwickshire on a full time fixed term contract until December 2027.

What you will be doing

Reporting into the Warehouse Planning Efficiency & Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the full management of the 3PL supplier on a day to day basis to ensure that all of our core KPI’s are delivered on whilst identifying opportunities for improvements with the distribution channels and deliver a better service to our customers.

Skills & experience you can bring to the role

• In depth knowledge of transportation and managing a 3PL supplier to deliver against KPI’s is essential.
• Experience within a high volume distribution operation, knowledge of warehouse processes and proficient in warehouse management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and make data driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing areas and processes for improvement within a transport or distribution operation.
• Flexible approach to working and able to deliver within budget.

Dordon

Volkswagen Group operates a 64,000 sq metres distribution centre in Dordon, which handles the distribution of all spare parts requirements for the UK market to over 800 sites including TPS (Trade Parts Specialists) and 90 sites across Republic of Ireland.

One Aftersales (Parts Supply Chain)

In Parts Supply Chain, you’ll help make sure all our retailers have the parts they need, when they need them. We get the parts from suppliers in the UK and across the globe, and deliver them overnight to our UK dealerships. That means working closely with multiple teams so together we deliver excellent customer service and treating our customers like our best friend.