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Reporting into the Logistics Manager, this is an exciting White Collar Logistics role with a business that wants to develop, coach & mentor you into a Logistics Manager of the future.
HOURS OF WORK:
- Monday Night to Friday Night (8pm to 5am) - THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY TO FINISH EARLIER ON YOUR FRIDAY SHIFT.
THE ROLE:
- A fast-paced Transport Planning role - where you will be planning a fleet of 40+ vehicles on multi-drop routes across the North West and beyond.
- Negotiation with suppliers, carriers and customers.
- Thinking commercially at all times.
- Other operational requirements as they arise - this is an SME business so you will have a wider scope than within a blue-chip business.
- This role will be working Monday night to Friday night but may require some flexibility dependent upon operational challenges.
- Exposure to other parts of the business at the right times in order to develop your career.
- Training, Coaching and even vocational courses (i.e. CPC Management course) will be provided
THE PERSON:
- Transport Planning experience - ESSENTIAL
- Able to work nights circa 8pm - 5am (Monday to Friday) - THERE IS SOME FLEXIBILITY TO FINISH EARLIER ON YOUR FRIDAY SHIFT.
- Multi-drop experience - DESIRABLE
- Able to commute to & from Wigan on a daily basis.
- Strong "Can Do" attitude as this is a highly demanding industry where no day will ever be the same.
- A strong-minded person who can deal with a fast-paced & ever-changing operation.
- Supervisory experience is advantageous but not essential.
ABOUT US:
With over 20 years expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
