Job Description

The position of the Transport Carrier Manager will;

• Report into the Head of Logistics.
• Be responsible for assessing and reviewing existing Transport activities and Carrier relations.
• Manage distribution across a predominately B2C, Home Delivery Transport operation.
• Ensure the effective operation of the Transport function, driving continuous improvements & further develop integrated transport solutions to deliver a premium & cost effective service.
• Be responsible for producing, agreeing & managing the Transport budget, accounting for any variances.
• Have a detailed knowledge of Transport Planning and operations in a radial and direct delivery environment including inter depot trunk movements.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the application and benefits delivery of Transport management systems.
• Good commercial knowledge of Transport operations including experience of operating in both an open book and closed book environment.
• Oversee the company's national distribution network, operating at a senior, strategic level.
• Key influence at all levels, pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Management of subcontract relationships to support successful business delivery.
• Demonstrable change management abilities, ability to work within an evolving organisation and challenge good change in a business.
• Propose, agree & implement service standard agreements for products with customers.
• Client interface with all major customers including implementation meetings and customer reviews.
• Provide effective leadership & direction to the Transport Department, working to tight deadlines.
• Highly tolerant of change and able to drive change within an evolving business organisation.
• Be commutable to Lutterworth, Leicestershire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A Logistics Distribution and supply Chain background. Have a minimum of 3+ years Logistics Carrier management experience. A CPC National / CPC International - Advantageous. Experience of working within a Retail or E-Commerce and Home Delivery essential. Experience of working for a 3PL business previously - This could be recognised as advantageous by the client. Have managed budget in excess of £10m. Be results driven and commercially aware. Be a competent user of TMS systems and Microsoft packages including Excel.