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Transport Manager - Hartlepool, United Kingdom - Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Reed Procurement & Supply Chain

Verified Company

Hartlepool, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Articulated Fleet & Third-Party Logistics Manager - £35,000 +
Reed Procurement are proud to be representing a highly successful distribution business based in Hartlepool.

Initially, this is a standalone role managing 13 drivers, 8 vehicles and up to 12 third-party loads per day, but with the potential to grow the departmentand build a team.

Main job purpose

Reporting to and working with the operations Director and the Senior Leadership Team (Operational Board) to realise the key priorities of the Strategic Mission, offering structure, guidance and advice to deliver agreed outputs and outcomes
To provide leadership and management for the Artie fleet and thirdparty logistics
To provide oversight and management of governance and compliance over the full range of Artie fleet and thirdparty logistics
To lead and drive the development and implementation of the logistics strategy
To ensure optimisation of People, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Fleet, delivering successful OKRs in all relevant areas
To oversee the Company's Artie fleet including operator compliance, maintenance and warranty requirements

Leadership

To exhibit a culture of team working and collaboration with all departments
To uphold the Company values and lead relevant strategic objectives with all internal and external partners
To exemplify a positive approach to the role, developing team working and multiple stakeholder engagement where necessary
To engage across the workforce, supporting the improved performance of all drivers and encouraging the retention of good drivers

Financial Responsibilities

To work with the Operations Director and Financial Controller in overseeing and managing the Artie fleet and thirdparty logistics budget, including income and expenditure plans
To present fully costed business plans to support all extensions of the existing Artie fleet and thirdparty logistics business and new ventures
To assist in embedding a commercial, servicefocused approach to all business processes
To ensure the business is furnished with timely and appropriate reports

Key Competencies to be demonstrated

Daily interdepartmental liaison with Sales, Supplies and operations to ensure Artie, functions are operated as efficiently as possible and that the company's and customers', needs are met
Daily management of internal drivers, vehicles and external carriers ensuring compliance with company policies
Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve Operational and Financial performance
Negotiate rates and contracts with 3rd Party logistics providers
Advise Sales on the costs of jobs, including 3rd party and replacement haulage rates
Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria
Continuous monitoring and regular reporting
Review the impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shift patterns 3rd party utilisations and report results to directors

Experience & Qualifications
Essential