Transport Manager – Supply Chain Optimisation

Essity; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking an experienced Transport Manager in Auckland to lead finished goods transport, optimise costs, and drive service excellence across our logistics network. You will manage carriers, monitor performance, and shape transport strategies to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Safety and the I Care culture are central as you collaborate with warehouses, manufacturing sites, and external partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective transport solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing transport, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of road freight and transport management practices.
• Experience with transport tendering, contract negotiation, and carrier management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage finished goods shipments across warehouses and sites, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Introduce and monitor transport standards and KPIs.
• Build partnerships with transport providers and review carrier performance regularly.
• Lead transport tender processes and negotiate competitive transport agreements.
• Identify and deliver transport cost optimisation and network improvement initiatives.
• Analyze transport costs, budgets, tariffs and financial performance.
• Manage claims and carrier-related issues per procedures.
• Visit warehouses, plants, and customer locations to ensure processes run smoothly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve service levels and transport efficiency.
• Participate in transport-related incident investigations and coach transport coordinators where applicable.

Skills

Transport management

Logistics operations

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Tools

Tendering processes

Contract negotiation

Carrier management

KPI analytics

Job description

Essity is seeking an experienced Transport Manager in Auckland to lead finished goods transport, optimise costs, and drive service excellence across our logistics network. You will manage carriers, monitor performance, and shape transport strategies to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Safety and the I Care culture are central as you collaborate with warehouses, manufacturing sites, and external partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective transport solutions.