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 regions geography and road networks.

Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.