Transportation Manager

Primtac Personnel LTD; Shannon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Primtac Personnel LTD is partnering with an established supply chain and logistics firm to recruit a Transport Manager in the Shannon region. You will oversee daily collection and delivery operations and lead the transport/warehouse team to drive efficiency.

We are seeking a confident leader with experience in transport or logistics management, strong KPI reporting skills and proficiency with Transport Management Systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or logistics management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Transport Management Systems and KPI reporting.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Confident team leadership with performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily collection and delivery operations through subcontractors.
• Plan and manage trunking and linehaul trailer requirements.
• Monitor transport costs and support improved network profitability.
• Resolve operational issues, POD queries and customer concerns quickly.
• Produce and monitor KPI and performance reports.
• Ensure transport systems and daily costs are kept accurate and up to date.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures and records are maintained.
• Manage warehouse staffing levels to ensure adequate operational cover.
• Lead, support and develop the transport/warehouse team.
• Set clear objectives and performance targets.
• Conduct appraisals and create development plans.
• Identify and support training and career development opportunities.
• Promote a positive, motivated and efficient working environment.

Skills

Transport management

Logistics management

KPI reporting

Team leadership

Health & Safety awareness

MS Office

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Job description

An excellent opportunity to join an established Supply Chain and Logistics Firm in North Dublin who are expanding their already successful team in the hope of hiring a Transport Manager.

The Role

• Manage daily collection and delivery operations through subcontractors.
• Plan and manage trunking and linehaul trailer requirements.
• Monitor transport costs and support improved network profitability.
• Resolve operational issues, POD queries and customer concerns quickly.
• Produce and monitor KPI and performance reports.
• Ensure transport systems and daily costs are kept accurate and up to date.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures and records are maintained.
• Manage warehouse staffing levels to ensure adequate operational cover.
• Lead, support and develop the transport/warehouse team.
• Set clear objectives and performance targets.
• Conduct appraisals and create development plans.
• Identify and support training and career development opportunities.
• Promote a positive, motivated and efficient working environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in transport or logistics management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience with Transport Management Systems and KPI reporting.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness.
• Confident team leader with experience managing performance.
• Flexible, adaptable and self-motivated.