Transport & Logistics Manager

About the Role:
We are seeking a practical and commercially minded Transport \& Logistics Manager to take responsibility for the planning and control of transport operations across our group of businesses.

This is a hands\-on role focused on ensuring products and raw materials move efficiently, cost\-effectively and in line with production requirements. You will be responsible for managing transport activity from order through to delivery, coordinating hauliers, scheduling site activity and ensuring customers receive a professional service.

The successful candidate will have experience of making real\-world transport decisions, balancing customer service, operational requirements and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning \& Control

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly transport activities.


• Allocate work to subcontract hauliers and monitor performance.


• Optimise routes, vehicle utilisation and backload opportunities.


• Manage transport schedules to achieve high service levels whilst controlling costs.


• Resolve day\-to\-day transport issues and delivery exceptions.

Production \& Site Scheduling

• Coordinate inbound raw material deliveries with production requirements.


• Schedule loading and unloading activities to maximise site efficiency.


• Work closely with production and customer service teams to ensure smooth operations.


• Control vehicle arrivals and departures to minimise disruption and downtime.

Customer \& Supplier Communication

• Ensure customers receive clear communication regarding delivery schedules.


• Manage delivery changes, delays and service issues professionally.


• Liaise with suppliers and hauliers to coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activity.


• Maintain strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and transport providers.

Transport Management

• Monitor transport costs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Support compliance with transport legislation and company procedures.


• Maintain transport records, KPI reporting and performance analysis.


• Manage company drivers, 6 week checks and legislative requirements.


• Assist with fleet and transport management activities where required.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency and cost performance.


• Develop and implement improved logistics processes and scheduling systems.


• Contribute to operational planning and business improvement initiatives.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines transport knowledge with practical operational experience and who is:

• Commercially aware and cost\-conscious.


• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership.


• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.


• A strong communicator with customers, suppliers and colleagues.


• Calm under pressure and capable of resolving problems quickly.


• Experienced in transport planning software and Microsoft Excel.

Desirable Skills:

• Transport Manager CPC qualification.


• Experience managing outsourced haulage providers.


• Experience working within manufacturing, agriculture, logistics or distribution environments.


• Experience of fleet management and transport compliance.

What We Offer

• A varied and autonomous role with real responsibility.


• Opportunity to influence and improve operational performance.


• Long\-term career stability within an established and growing business.


• Competitive salary based on experience.

If you enjoy solving problems, improving efficiency and taking ownership of transport operations, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: £33,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• On\-site parking

Work Location: In person

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