Transportation Manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturer and reseller seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to optimize supply chain operations. This role involves coordinating the movement of goods, negotiating transport rates, and ensuring compliance with regulations, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

25 days' holiday per annum

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Parental leave benefits

Additional perks like retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in logistics and transportation coordination.
• International shipping experience required.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, freight, and logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely and efficient transport of goods to customers and from suppliers.
• Negotiate transport rates and manage relationships with carriers.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Relationship management skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration

Job description

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Are you an experienced logistics professional looking for a new challenge? This role offers a compelling blend of responsibility, professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a market-leading manufacturer and reseller, a global supplier of medical technology for critical care, operating theatre, and home healthcare applications. The mission is to provide high-quality, innovative products to patients and caregivers, and the Logistics Manager will play a pivotal role in this endeavour.

- Competitive Salary: Base salary up to £50k, complemented by corporate benefits and a company bonus.

- Generous Leave: 25 days' holiday per annum, rising to 28, plus bank holidays.

- Enhanced Pension Scheme: With a salary sacrifice option.

- Bonus and Sharesave Schemes: Rewarding your contributions and commitment.

- Wellbeing Support: Mind & body wellbeing support, healthcare cash plan, and life assurance.

- Parental Leave: Enhanced and equal leave & pay for new parents.

- Additional Perks: Retailer discounts, Cycle to Work, SmartTech scheme, Electric Car Benefit, employee referral scheme, and travel season ticket loan.

Role Overview:

The Logistics Manager will coordinate the timely and efficient transport of goods to customers and from suppliers, ensuring the supply chain runs smoothly, meeting customer expectations while optimising costs and lead times.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes to enhance operational and financial performance.

- Plan, book, and monitor transportation for outbound deliveries and inbound shipments.

- Ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods domestically and internationally.

- Communicate daily with transport companies, suppliers, customers, and internal teams to confirm schedules, resolve delays, and adjust logistics plans.

- Negotiate transport rates and maintain positive relationships with carriers and freight forwarders.

- Track shipments and proactively manage exceptions to avoid disruptions.

- Coordinate with warehouse, service, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer experience teams to ensure readiness for dispatch and receipt.

- Maintain accurate transport records and generate logistics performance reports.

- Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.

- Continuously seek ways to reduce transport costs and improve delivery performance.

Requirements:

- Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience), extensive experience in logistics, transportation coordination, or supply chain roles, strong knowledge of shipping, freight, and logistics operations, international shipping experience, excellent communication and negotiation skills.

- Desirable: Experience in shipping medical devices, knowledge of logistics and transport management systems.

Key Skills:

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

- A proactive and positive attitude to continuous improvement.

This role is not just a job; it’s a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking company. If you are proactive, detail-driven, and ready to take on a central role in ensuring supply chain excellence, this position could be the perfect fit for you.