Global Director Transportation
Ref: 154825
Bolton, UK
£70,000 | £450 per day
- Permanent / Contract
- Strategic Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Financial Management
About the candidate
A seasoned leader in Logistics and Supply Chain management, the candidate boasts over 30 years of strategic and operational experience at an international level across retail, manufacturing and transport logistics sectors. They have a proven track record in B2B, B2C, and e-commerce environments, showcasing strong capabilities in applying new technologies to enhance logistics and transportation operations.
This candidate is highly adept in leading negotiations, enhancing relationships and achieving targets. Their extensive expertise includes high-stake management roles ensuring potent strategies and cost-effective operations in highly competitive sectors.
The candidate has held pivotal roles in large organisations, responsible for multi-million-pound budgets, global team leadership and transformative projects that significantly enhance operational efficiencies and improve revenue streams within logistics and transportation.
What makes them great?
- Financial Savviness: Achieved a 17% reduction in transportation spend through astute carrier negotiations and process enhancements.
- Operational Excellence: Enhanced On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance from 98.2% to over 99%, refining warehouse and carrier reporting systems.
- Strategic Implementation: Successfully developed and maintained a global warehouse and transportation strategy, meeting budgetary and customer service requirements effectively.
- P&L responsibility and budget responsibility in excess of $200m, with EMEA, APAC and Americas experience.
Areas of expertise
- Global Logistics Management: Expert management of logistics operations extending across continents, involving intricate carrier networks and multimodal transport systems.
- Strategic Development and Execution: Skilled in formulating and implementing comprehensive transportation strategies that align with business objectives while optimising cost and efficiency.
- Financial and Operational Optimisation: Proven ability to drastically reduce expenses and enhance service deliverance through strategic carrier negotiations and operational overhauls.