Transport Manager

Transport Manager - North Road

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.

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.