Transport Manager

Transport Manager

General Haulage Division

Liverpool

£40,000 - £45,000

Monday – Friday, Days

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Manager to join a leading general haulage operation.

They are seeking a Transport Manager to support the current transport operation in the transport planning management of general haulage and sub contracted division.

The Candidate;

* CPC – Transport Management Qualification
* Transport planning management background of a national general haulage fleet
* Proven experience within the management of circa 70+ Artics
* Previous Transport management experience within a General Haulage operation
* Transport planning background or proven experience of leading transport planning teams
* The ability to grow and develop general haulage contracts
* The ability to develop relationships and negotiate rates with third party hauliers
* Must be revenue driven with previous experience of managing a full P&L
* Experience within a similar transport manager position
* Must have a ‘can do’ attitude
* Presentable, polite and demonstrate excellent customer service skills
* Strong customer service skills
* Competent decision making
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities;

* Supervision of route planning, resource allocation and management, driver supervision
* Manage the development and performance of the organisation’s general haulage division
* To grow the general haulage operation through existing contacts and networking
* Negotiating and managing 3PL haulier rates
* Performance management of all 3PL hauliers
* Customer service - resolving customer issues/complaints and ensuring critical KPI's are met.
* Procedural accuracy, training and full compliance of all transport operations
* Managing general transport budget
* Liaising with sub-contractors
* Recruitment, training, set action and targets, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met
* Preparation of management reports, including MPG, activity, costs/vehicles, monthly budgets, collection efficiency and yard service

If you have Transport Manager Experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link.

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