Transport Manager
Ref: 531577
Bradford
£60,000
- Permanent
- Cost Savings Initiatives
- Strategic Logistics Leadership
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
A seasoned Transport Manager with 12 years of proven leadership. Experience spans all modes of global transportation management, strategic project leadership, and hands-on operational enhancements. Particularly adept at handling complex negotiations, managing top-tier carrier relationships, and executing high-impact compliance initiatives. Skilled in leading diverse teams, implementing global logistics strategies, and driving significant cost-savings. Holds a solid track record of transforming logistics functions and crafting detailed global logistics plans.
What makes them great?
- Proven Cost Savings: Successfully managed logistics for a large multinational, achieving an annual saving of over $3M.
- Strategic Innovations: Implemented a freight audit program leading to improved accuracy and efficiency in logistics spend data management.
- Team Leadership: Led and coached high-performing teams through major operational changes and strategy implementations.
- Adaptability and Problem Solving: Demonstrated exceptional ability to adapt to changing regulations and challenges, ensuring seamless logistics operations.
Areas of expertise
- Leadership of Logistics Teams: Skilled in managing both regional and global logistics operations.
- Strategic Planning and Execution: Expert in crafting and executing logistics strategies that align with global business needs.
- Carrier and Vendor Negotiation: Proficient in negotiating with carriers and vendors to optimise service and cost.
- Project Management: Strong track record in leading logistics projects from planning through to execution.
- Cost Management and Reduction: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and significantly reduce costs through strategic vendor negotiations and operational enhancements.
- Compliance and Risk Management: Adept in navigating complex regulatory environments to ensure logistics compliance.