Transport Manager - Rochdale - £27,000 - £33,000 a year

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Transport Manager - Rochdale - £27,000 - £33,000 a year

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Salary
£27,000 - £33,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Full Job Description
Transport Manager for the UK's largest distributor of homeware products
Using major 3PL networks to supply retailers and merchants
About Our Client
My client, near Rochdale, are a leading distributor of home-ware good with 3 major hubs across the UK. Supplying retailers, my client has over 25,000 product lines giving the candidate an amazing opportunity to join a major player in the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain trade.

Job Description
The key responsibilities for the successful Transport Manager will be:

Daily planning and routing for up to 15 vehicles using the internal planning software
Effective cost control to improve efficiency and reduce operation costs
Manage 3PL providers by maintaining relationships and monitoring their KPI metrics
Maintaining best practices by observing the up to date transport legislation
Ensure all Health & safety compliance is being adhered to
Oversee vehicle management by ensuring thorough checks are completed
Maximise capacity and utilisation of the fleet whilst reducing labour costs
Implement continuous improvement ideas to improve operational processes
The Successful Applicant
The successful Transport Manager should be well experienced within a transport environment as well as managing a team. Other key factors will be:

Proven experience in leading and successful performance management including mentoring and developing their team
Experience working within a 3PL environment
Experience with large 3.5 - 7 tonne vehicles
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
IT Proficient
Ability to solve problems under pressure showing great initiative and lateral thinking

A CPC qualification will be highly beneficial but not essential along with experience dealing with transport planning software.

What's on Offer
The offered salary for this role will be up to £33,000 per annum plus benefits. This is a Monday - Friday role with no weekend work.

Contact
Michael Allen
Quote job ref
JN-082022-5723887
Phone number
+44 121 230 9466

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