Transport Manager

Ref: 159751

Corby

£55,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Planning And Execution
• Leadership And Team Management
• Immediate Availability

About the candidate

A highly experienced and dynamic senior Transport Manager, with a rich background in managing ground and rail transport operations across multiple sites globally. This candidate has a proven track record of improving service, operational performance, reducing costs, and boosting productivity in various high-profile and demanding settings. Exceptional at leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and executing complex projects on time and within budget, this individual excels at strategic planning and operational execution.

Throughout their career, they have consistently demonstrated the ability to achieve significant milestones, such as setting throughput records, contributing to major sustainability projects, and leading fleet compliance and performance to exemplary levels. Their leadership extends beyond operational excellence, as evident in their contribution to charity and global recognition initiatives, underlining their commitment to corporate social responsibility alongside business achievements.

What makes them great?

• Strategically led the establishment of a new depot network across the UK and Europe, working closely with Finance to manage P&L, achieving a budget of up to £30M, and realizing savings of 15% on First Mile Collection and 9% on Middle Mile Trunking.
• Played a key role in major transport and logistics milestones, including setting a company record for parcel sorting and contributing significantly to a £120M automated hub project.
• Exceptional leader, achieving an eNPS function score of 98% for global colleague engagement, highlighting impressive leadership and team management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to improve operational performance, reducing costs while increasing productivity through strategic planning and effective management.

Areas of expertise

• Strategy: Proficient in crafting and executing comprehensive strategies that drive growth and efficiency.
• Transport Planning & Operations: Expert in managing and optimising transport operations for maximum effectiveness.
• P&L Management: Demonstrated ability to manage budgets effectively, with experience handling budgets up to £30M and achieving significant cost savings.
• Team Leadership: Skilled at leading, training, and motivating teams to achieve challenging targets and high levels of engagement.
• Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain Operations: Deep understanding of logistics and supply chain dynamics, ensuring smooth and cost-effective operations.
• Procurement, Budgets, and Negotiations: Strong background in procurement, budget management, and negotiations, contributing to improved profitability and operational efficiency.
• Project Management and Process Improvement: Experienced in leading projects and implementing process improvements to enhance productivity and service quality.
• Change Management, QA, and Customer Service: Effective in leading change, ensuring quality and delivering exceptional customer service.