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Transport Manager

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Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

York, North Yorkshire YO61 2RG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a motivated and efficient Transport Manager in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
  • The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of the FMCG industry and have at least 5 years of experience in transport management.
  • The role involves planning, managing, and evaluating logistics operations while liaising with various stakeholders.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £49,500 to £60,500, along with a comprehensive benefits platform and robust pension scheme.
  • If you are proactive and have strong leadership and communication skills, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a motivated and efficient Transport Manager for our fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate should have a knack for managing logistics operations, ensuring efficient delivery of consumer goods.

Client Details

The organisation is a medium-sized business in the FMCG industry. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, the company prides itself on its high-quality consumer goods and its dedication to sustainable practices.

Description

  • Plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and customers
  • Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance
  • Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
  • Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
  • Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers
  • Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports or customer issues
  • Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
  • Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives

Profile

A successful 'Transport Manager' should have:

  • Extensive knowledge of the FMCG industry and transport management
  • Strong organisational skills for route scheduling and logistics
  • Excellent leadership abilities to guide our transport team
  • A solid understanding of reporting and budgeting procedures
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Job Offer

  • An attractive salary in the range of £49,500 - £60,500
  • A comprehensive benefits platform
  • A robust pension scheme with potential for increase
  • The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative FMCG company

If you are a proactive professional with a strong background in transport management, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today to become a part of our dynamic and innovative team.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.