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Reporting into the Operations Director, this role is a high-profile position within the organisation.
It is a great opportunity for the right person to come in & make a significant impact and really shape this role whilst also playing a fundamental part of the future strategy of this business.
THE ROLE:
- Management of 3PL / Transport Sub-Contraction relationships on behalf of the business.
- Responsibility for significant sub-contraction/3PL spend.
- Agreement of SLA's with sub-contraction/3PL partners with regular performance reviews.
- Onboarding of new Transport Sub-contractor partners where appropriate.
- Ensuring customer requirements are met and revenue generation opportunities are maximised.
- Maximising gross margin for sub-contracted work whilst still meeting customer delivery requirements.
- Engagement with high-profile blue-chip B2B customers.
- This role will be approximately 60% operational & 40% commercial in nature.
- A role with huge opportunity & autonomy and a business that will allow you to show what you can do.
- Data analysis - utilising Excel and other systems in order to look at trends, forecasting and providing operational reports where appropriate.
THE PERSON:
- Able to engage with internal & external stakeholders across the UK.
- Transport Sub-Contraction Management or Carrier Management experience - ESSENTIAL
- Analytical nature - able to understand complex problems and come up with bespoke solutions.
- Demonstrable Transport/Sub-contraction P&L responsibility.
- Management CPC holder - DESIRABLE
- Strong IT systems skills - including Excel (as you will need to produce KPI reports).
- Able to take ownership and drive for operational excellence.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- Able to think beyond the obvious.
- Keen to leave an impact on this business and grow with it.
ABOUT US:
With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
