Transport Manager - Days

Transport Manager- Newcastle-under-Lyme

Salary up to 40k

Working days Monday to Friday an experienced Transport Manager required for a fast paced environment to over see the day to day running

Job role:

* Overseeing transport needs across all Departments

* Keeping abreast of developments and changes in law regarding Transport.

* Managing and developing the Transport team, identifying any training requirements.

* Managing existing transport providers whilst actively sourcing new suppliers.

* Negotiating with transport supply chain to ensure value for money and guarantee UK coverage.

* Providing close management of all costs and KPIs of the Transport Department.

* Checking that all loads are examined to ensure goods are packaged correctly to be despatched safely to the customer right first time.

* Being proactive in identifying and proposing commercial and logistic improvements throughout the business.

The ideal candidate will need to be a strong communicator, having a management background whilst being able to demonstrate hands on experience of organising transport.

Good geographical awareness essential with a high knowledge of haulage and courier companies. Confident working in a busy environment ensuring deliveries are made on time and in the most cost effective way