Head of Transport

📣 Job Opportunity: Head of Transport.

🏢 Company: Leading 3PL Provider.

💰 Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Package.

📍 Location: Peterborough (PE1).

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence in logistics and supply chain operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The Client:

Loom Talent have partnered with a well-known 3PL provider, renowned for its commitment to delivering top-notch logistics solutions in the fast-moving world of Third-Party Logistics across many sectors including; FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce & Haulage.

As a key player in the industry, they pride themselves on a commitment to delivering excellence service, now seeking a Senior Transport General Manager to own the end-to-end group sector Transport function.

Key Responsibilities:

The Head of Transport will play a pivotal role in overseeing end to end operations, leading the company Transport operation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a Transport team of over 50 employees across the NDC operation, encompassing over 50+ vehicles.
• Lead the National Planning agenda through a team of 4 planning experts.
• Assume responsibility for the Transport Health & Safety, Driver Training & Risk Assessors.
• Responsible for an annual budget of c. £5m per year.
• Lead all operational H&S, Compliance and Fleet Maintenance agendas across the National Transport operations.
• Ensuring seamless coordination and optimisation of logistics operations from an internal synergy and Continuous Improvement perspective within an Open Book environment.
• Implementing best practices whilst ensuring sufficient usage of the TMS & Planning platforms.
• To help support and develop individuals, provide developmental opportunities within the business.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate for the Head of Transport position will have the following skills & experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
• A CPC National / International qualification, demonstrating your deep understanding of transportation regulations - Essential.
• 5+ Years Transport General Management experience within a 3PL / FMCG or Retail environment - Essential.
• Proven experience in managing Open / Closed Book operations consisting of headcount north of 50+ drivers and assets - Essential.
• Previous budget management of +£5m - Essential.
• A true passion for people development, providing excellent service and Continuous Improvement.
• A proven history of strong leadership abilities, whilst fostering a culture of excellence and an ability to identify and develop talent within - Essential.
• Lean Six Sigma / Prince2 accreditation's - Advantageous.
• Commutable to the Peterborough area 5 x days per week - Essential.

The Salary & Package:

• Salary - £60,000 to £65,000.
• Company Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 20 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Pension Contributions.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Plus additional company benefits.

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