Transport Manager

• Providing full leadership and commercial management of contracts with our 3PL transport partners
• Driving health and safety compliance and fostering a collaborative safety culture with our partners
• Developing and evolving the transport solution to align with business growth and our customer service culture
• Managing the implementation and ongoing operation of the open book contract with our primary carrier
• Accountability for KPI management across cost, quality of service, and H&S
• Controlling the weekly and monthly transport budget and providing performance reports against KPIs
• Direct line management, development and support of a Logistics Manager and 3 transport administrators
• Liaising with 3PLs to ensure sufficient ongoing capacity and supporting the Continuous Improvement (CI) delivery plan
• Identifying and proposing mutually beneficial gain share opportunities and managing associated implementation plans
• Proactively identifying risks to current solutions and developing mitigation proposals
• Collaborating with key internal stakeholders (DC Managers, Retail Managers) to optimise ways of working for end-to-end benefits
• Managing the tender process in line with contract expiry and renewal periods

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Transport and Logistics background
• Proven experience working with both open and closed book contracts
• A Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset with a track record of driving efficiencies and improving service
• Highly motivated, energetic, and positive attitude
• Excellent proven communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement superior solutions

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