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Head of Transport

Michael Page
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire KA3 1PW

Salary

£90,000 - £95,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Head of Transport will oversee and lead the development of the transport function within a well-established 3PL organization.
  • The role requires proven experience in developing a transport network and strong leadership skills, ideally with TMS implementation experience.
  • Key responsibilities include optimizing transport operations, managing the transport team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £90,000 per annum along with a company pension scheme.
  • This permanent role is based in the Northwest and presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional in the logistics sector.

The Head of Transport will oversee and lead the development of the function and build an efficient national network

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation within the 3PL sector. They have a clear strategy and investment plan to support further growth.

Description

The Head of Transport will,

  • Review, develop and implement strategies to optimise the transport operations covering processes, systems, and team
  • Manage and lead the transport team, ensuring clear communication and raising operational and financial performance
  • Ensure all operations adhere to health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal departments, specifically warehouse operations to meet / exceed client expectations
  • Build and develop reporting to aid efficient business decisions
  • Support investment decisions to build the national network

Profile

A successful Head of Transport should have:

  • Proven experience in the development of a transport network
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and regulations.
  • Ability to analyse data and implement cost-effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ideally, experience of TMS implementation

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary, circa 90,000 per annum + package
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Opportunity to work within a leading transport and distribution organisation.
  • Permanent position based in the NW

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Transport to lead operations in the logistics department. If you have the required expertise, we encourage you to apply.

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