Regional Cartage Manager Europe

Lead and support the districts within Europe to achieve best in class cartage operations as measured through success in Operational Excellence and Financial Excellence. The Cartage Manager Europe will work with Regional Vice Presidents District Managers and Cartage Managers throughout Europe to implement and continuously improve dedicated cartage models that leverage exclusive use trucking capacity to result in best in class pickup and delivery execution and cartage costs.

The Cartage Manager Europe will train mentor and lead the development of expertise surrounding cartage procurement and execution at the district level within Europe. This will include assisting districts with understanding market operating costs facility strategies vetting local and national service providers and evaluating the effectiveness of each cartage program. This role will be responsible for the measurement and communication of the cartage programs effectiveness to the European Leadership Team.  It is essential an International Transport Manager CPC is held. 

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Drive high-performance cartage operations across European districts
• Monitor KPIs (same-day delivery on-time performance dwell times)
• Support branches with warehouse setup processes and service execution
• Ensure best-in-class pickup and delivery performance

Financial Performance

• Manage and optimise cartage cost structures and efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement and identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Support districts with procurement strategies and supplier negotiations
• Ensure visibility and control of cartage program costs

Systems & Solutions

• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance cartage systems and tools
• Oversee dashboards to provide clear performance and cost visibility
• Champion system improvements across the region

Leadership & Development

• Train mentor and develop Cartage Managers and local teams
• Build strong partnerships with district leadership teams
• Support recruitment and development of cartage expertise
• Communicate performance insights to senior leadership

What Success Looks Like

• 90% of eligible cargo managed through dedicated cartage programs
• 90% same-day / on-time delivery performance
• Year-on-year cost reduction (target: 5%)
• Strong local ownership of cartage programs across all districts
• Improved visibility efficiency and service execution

Qualifications :

Skills & Experience

• 5 years in transportation logistics or supply chain
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple teams
• High attention to detail with a data-driven mindset

Preferred

• Degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain or related field
• Strong presentation skills

Additional Information :

*This role will be based in our UK LHR branch. 

   Based On-site LHR Location

 What We Offer:

• Private Medical Insurance Including Optical and Dental coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Bike to Work scheme
• 26 Work from home Days per year.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time