Assistant Transport Manager
Core
Manage 24/7 transport operations, depot staff, and fleet to ensure product delivery within service levels and budget constraints.
Role type
Assistant Transport Manager (Logistics)
Builds
Ambient transport and logistics services for consumer and retail sectors
Domain
Logistics / FMCG
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
fleet management, tachograph/driving regulations knowledge, budget control, staff supervision, supplier audit, KPI monitoring, continuous improvement planning
Preferred skills
FMCG supervisory experience, numeracy, problem solving in pressurized environments, IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Responsibilities
Manage depot transport staff to execute traffic plans, reduce non-contract maintenance and damage spends, ensure fleet availability for planning, approve maintenance cost reports, monitor and audit suppliers, attend customer review meetings, support service improvements, drive carbon footprint reduction
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on operational leadership