Transport Operations Manager
Core
Manage 24/7 transport operations, control costs, and lead a team to execute traffic plans for product delivery within agreed service levels.
Role type
Transport Operations Manager
Builds
Delivery of products to customers via contract logistics fleet
Domain
Contract Logistics / FMCG
Required skills
Team leadership, traffic planning, cost control, supplier management, compliance auditing, negotiation, commercial knowledge of transport operations, problem solving
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience in FMCG, ability to drive continuous improvement, adaptability to change
Technologies
Vehicle passports, internal audit scoring systems, maintenance cost reporting tools
Responsibilities
Manage team to execute traffic plans, reduce non-contract maintenance and damage spends, ensure fleet availability, communicate with third-party hauliers, check and approve maintenance cost reports, monitor and audit suppliers, attend customer review meetings
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC