£70,000 - £90,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Daventry, Northamptonshire
Logistics And Distribution
Posted 3 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Head of Transport & Logistics
As a Transport & Logistics Manager, this senior role, will coordinate all out transport processes with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that all appropriate standards are met within legislation, compliance & H&S. Ensure that cost and efficiency is maximised and contribute to the execution of capital development projects. Working with a team of Drivers and Planners, you will creation a cohesive working environment to sustain a high performance and positive culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the profit/loss of the metals transport business
- Manage resource to enable the department to deliver on KPI’s in a cost-effective manner and hit SLA targets.
- Develop logistics strategy by analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
- Support operations teams country-wide in all aspects of logistics including the selection and management of contractors and third party service providers.
- Ensure the fleet operates within transports legal and regulatory standards
- Provide clear direction, motivation, and leadership to the team by creating a positive and collaborative culture in line with our values.
- Monitor the quality, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods.
- Create and maintain a high-performing culture within the driver network.
- Analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements.
- Responsible for managing the Driver trainers effectively to ensure all drivers are compliant and up to date with training.
- Liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers.
- Deliver KPIs designed to enhance the supply chain processes and operational effectiveness.
- Exceptional organisational skills
- Strong people management skills is essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong team building ability and motivational qualities.
- High level of analytical capability
- Ability to improve working practices and implement performance measurement indicators.
- Willing to travel across the UK region.
- Experience in working with internal/external stakeholders.
- Experience of working in a unionised industry would be desirable
- Proven logistics management including knowledge of best practice techniques
- Experience of transport compliance is essential
- Commercial awareness including knowledge of commercial and marketing drivers
- Proven experience of RoRo, Skips, Arctics & trains is essential
- Good knowledge of road transport legislation
- Must hold a Transport Management CPC qualification
Niki Shrimpton
Niki.Shrimpton1@pertemps.co.uk
01327220483
Division 299
Pertemps Daventry
1 Market Square
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4BH
01327 220483
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