Transport Manager

Strive Supply Chain

Posted a day ago, valid for 19 days

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire ML3 7NF, Scotland

Full Time

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Strive is seeking a Transport Manager for a niche FMCG Distributor in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, offering a salary of up to £43,000 plus bonus and benefits.
The role requires significant transport experience within a multi-drop FMCG environment and a CPC qualification.
The Transport Manager will oversee the daily operations of a transport fleet consisting of approximately 15 units and 16 drivers.
Key responsibilities include ensuring timely deliveries, managing operational KPIs, and conducting tacograph analysis.
Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, the ability to work under pressure, and excellent commercial acumen.

Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations.

Transport Manager

Upto £43k + Bonus + Benefits

North Lanarkshire

Our client is a nicheFMCG Distributor and we are delighted to assist them in their search for an experienced Transport professional as they look to recruit a Transport Manager at their site in Bellshill, on a Monday to Friday basis.

Reporting into the UK Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the busy Transport operation, with a fleet size of c15 units and 16 Drivers. The site operates on a multi-drop basis.

Key Accountabilities as Transport Manager:

The leadership of all aspects of the Transport operation on shift, in order to ensure that deliveries are made On Time, In Full (OTIF)
To manage and produce Operational KPIs in relation to the Transport department
Tacograph analysis and management
Routing 1 Sunday in 2 (approx)
Working with the Transport team on driver and vehicle availability.
Control and monitoring of cancelled and return orders.

The Ideal Person for the Transport Manager role:

Able to demonstrate significant transport experience within a multi-drop, FMCG environment
Possess a CPC Qualification
Be able to demonstrate both strong leadership and people management skills
Be able to work under pressure, multi-tasking and prioritising work-loads successfully.
Excellent commercial acumen

This is a fantastic opportunity - we look forward to your application.

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