Transport Manager
- Job added: 15 April 2024
- Salary: £60000 - £90000/annum
- Location: Leicestershire
- County: Leicestershire
- Job Type: Permanent
- Reference: 221472760
- Company: CV-Library
Transport Manager, Senior Manager, Transportation, Customs UK & Rep. of Ireland
As Transport Manager, Senior Manager, Transportation be responsible for supporting the UK & Republic of Ireland organisation through the day-to-day management, development and implementation of best-in-class Transportation & Customs Services. You will report directly to the Transportation Director.
As the Transport Manager, Senior Manager, Transportation you will be responsible for managing the current setup, cost and SLA performance but also to new strategic planning of the Customs activities (inhouse vs outsourced) and a new carrier portfolio. This should include the following elements
Align with the demand of the clients on their future strategy and needs.
Work closely with the carriers and Customs authorities to map out the required cost and performance in our network.
Create a roadmap to transition into the new setup.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have…
University degree (preferably in business or logistics, or equivalent professional training and education)
Experience in a management position in a Senior Transportation and/or Customs role within a freight forwarding or logistics environment (preferably in an international environment)
CPC license is a requirement of the role (GB)
Experience in direct contacts with Carriers and Customs authorities
Experience in international trade, Inco terms and documentation
Experience with management systems or methods such as Lean Management Six Sigma, Kaizen etc. advantageous
Good MS Office skills (Outlook etc.)
Excellent written and spoken English
Who you are…
• Value Based: Employ the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every action
• Data Driven: Strong analytical, project management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into relevant reports
• Effective Communicator: Ability to work positively with external partners as well as the Site & Country Leadership team to deliver results
• Results Driven: A ‘completer-finisher’ taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery, in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm success
23 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Competitive salary and commission
Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days working from home
Continuous professional career development
Benefits Hub – access negotiated discounts, online shopping cards & other exclusive deals
Pension plan
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Private Medical & Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Free eyecare vouchers
As Transport Manager, Senior Manager, Transportation be responsible for supporting the UK & Republic of Ireland organisation through the day-to-day management, development and implementation of best-in-class Transportation & Customs Services. You will report directly to the Transportation Director.
As the Transport Manager, Senior Manager, Transportation you will be responsible for managing the current setup, cost and SLA performance but also to new strategic planning of the Customs activities (inhouse vs outsourced) and a new carrier portfolio. This should include the following elements
Align with the demand of the clients on their future strategy and needs.
Work closely with the carriers and Customs authorities to map out the required cost and performance in our network.
Create a roadmap to transition into the new setup.
The ideal candidate for this opportunity will have…
University degree (preferably in business or logistics, or equivalent professional training and education)
Experience in a management position in a Senior Transportation and/or Customs role within a freight forwarding or logistics environment (preferably in an international environment)
CPC license is a requirement of the role (GB)
Experience in direct contacts with Carriers and Customs authorities
Experience in international trade, Inco terms and documentation
Experience with management systems or methods such as Lean Management Six Sigma, Kaizen etc. advantageous
Good MS Office skills (Outlook etc.)
Excellent written and spoken English
Who you are…
• Value Based: Employ the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty and fairness in every action
• Data Driven: Strong analytical, project management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into relevant reports
• Effective Communicator: Ability to work positively with external partners as well as the Site & Country Leadership team to deliver results
• Results Driven: A ‘completer-finisher’ taking accountability for ideas from inception to delivery, in an environment that requires robust metrics to confirm success
23 days holiday excluding bank holidays
Competitive salary and commission
Hybrid working – 3 days in office & 2 days working from home
Continuous professional career development
Benefits Hub – access negotiated discounts, online shopping cards & other exclusive deals
Pension plan
Childcare Vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Private Medical & Health Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance
Free eyecare vouchers
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