Transport Supervisor

Lanesborough Elementary School; London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG distributor is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee their logistics operations. The role involves managing a transport team, planning workloads, and ensuring compliance with operational KPIs. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate with transport and logistics experience, along with effective communication and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Transport and Logistics environment.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Planning collection & outbound workloads with third-party carriers.
• Managing and supporting the transport team daily.
• Ensuring compliance of the van fleet and drivers.

Skills

Geographical knowledge

Communication

Transport planning principles

Logistics management

Job description

Strive is a UK-wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive.co.uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

Transport Supervisor

C£35k + Excellent Benefits

Location: Oxfordshire

Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations. Please visit our website for further vacancies and information.

Our client is a leading Non-Food FMCG Distributor currently recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to join their efficient and cost-effective Transport & Planning department, on a Monday to Friday basis (12pm to 8pm).

Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing efficient and cost-effective planning of all outbound workloads across 4 sites, liaising with third-party suppliers, internal operations, and customer service teams.

The primary responsibility is for the day-to-day running of the transport team, including managing workflows and allocating resources to deliver excellent customer service and meet departmental targets.

Key Accountabilities as Transport Supervisor

• Planning collection & outbound workloads with third-party carriers based on volume, service, and cost.
• Managing and supporting the transport team daily.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for the transport team with internal and external clients.
• Managing and ensuring compliance of the van fleet and drivers.
• Engaging with third-party carriers to adhere to SLA agreements.
• Collaborating with Despatch Operations to balance workflow across 24/7 operations.
• Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new processes.
• Supporting and integrating new team members.
• Identifying areas for process improvement.
• Ensuring daily duties meet targets, KPIs, and organizational objectives.
• Using planning skills to optimize routes for internal and third-party clients, considering volume, service, and cost.

The Ideal Person for the Transport Supervisor

• Good geographical knowledge.
• Experience in Transport and Logistics environment.
• Knowledge of transport planning principles.
• Experience managing third-party logistics carriers.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

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

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