Loom Talent
Head of Transport
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📣 Job Opportunity: Head of Transport
🏢 Company: Leading 3PL Provider
💰 Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 + Car Allowance, Bonus & Package
📍 Location: Peterborough (PE1)
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence in logistics and supply chain operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Client:
Loom Talent have partnered with a well-known 3PL provider, renowned for its commitment to delivering top-notch logistics solutions in the fast-moving world of Third-Party Logistics across many sectors including; FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce & Haulage.
As a key player in the industry, they pride themselves on a commitment to delivering excellence service, now seeking a Senior Transport General Manager to own the end-to-end group sector Transport function.
Key Responsibilities:
The Head of Transport will play a pivotal role in overseeing end to end operations, leading the company Transport operation. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a Transport team of over 50 employees across the NDC operation, encompassing over 50+ vehicles.
- Lead the National Planning agenda through a team of 4 planning experts.
- Assume responsibility for the Transport Health & Safety, Driver Training & Risk Assessors.
- Responsible for an annual budget of c. £5m per year.
- Lead all operational H&S, Compliance and Fleet Maintenance agendas across the National Transport operations.
- Ensuring seamless coordination and optimisation of logistics operations from an internal synergy and Continuous Improvement perspective within an Open Book environment.
- Implementing best practices whilst ensuring sufficient usage of the TMS & Planning platforms.
- To help support and develop individuals, provide developmental opportunities within the business.
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The Candidate:
The successful candidate for the Head of Transport position will have the following skills & experiences:
- A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential.
- A CPC National / International qualification, demonstrating your deep understanding of transportation regulations - Essential.
- 5+ Years Transport General Management experience within a 3PL / FMCG or Retail environment - Essential.
- Proven experience in managing Open / Closed Book operations consisting of headcount north of 50+ drivers and assets - Essential.
- Previous budget management of +£5m - Essential.
- A true passion for people development, providing excellent service and Continuous Improvement.
- A proven history of strong leadership abilities, whilst fostering a culture of excellence and an ability to identify and develop talent within - Essential.
- Lean Six Sigma / Prince2 accreditation's - Advantageous.
- Commutable to the Peterborough area 5 x days per week - Essential.
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The Salary & Package:
- Salary - £60,000 to £65,000.
- Company Car Allowance.
- Company Bonus Scheme.
- 20 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
- Pension Contributions.
- Death in Service Cover.
- Plus additional company benefits.
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