Transport Manager

Applications are invited for the position of Transport Manager with Value Centre North Road on a permanent full-time basis. The focus of this role will be to ensure the overall effective management, planning and co-ordination of the transport department, working in conjunction with Value Centre Management, sales teams, customers and suppliers.

Reporting to the Value Centre Manager, key responsibilities will include:

· Ensure the optimum routing of daily deliveries to customers.

· Effectively manage drivers employed by BWG Foods and those sub-contracted by the Company.

· Co-ordinate the full maintenance, repairs and servicing of the fleet of vehicles and associated machinery.

· Liaise with relevant depts such as Sales, Operations and Central Telesales to ensure a positive Customer Experience.

· Proactively deal with, and resolve, issues regarding customer and/or supplier returns.

· Minimise any disruption and ensure timely resolution of unscheduled interruptions through effective decision making.

· Identification of existing and possible future transport issues including Recruitment of Drivers and Fleet Management.

· Maintain appropriate budgetary controls to Cost Per Case Budget model.

· Effective management of all invoices, credit notes and transport reports.

· Manage Company Assets through the use of the Company Transport Software.

Job requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

· Relevant experience of a similar role preferably within the grocery, catering or licenced trades.

· Strong management and interpersonal skills, with an ability to lead a team.

· Demonstrative financial and commercial awareness.

· Have a good level of IT Knowledge including MS Office and relevant Transport related Software.

· A working knowledge of relevant Road Safety Legislation.

· Have detailed knowledge of the region’s geography and road networks.

· Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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