Transport Manager

We are excited to recruiting a Transport Controller to join a well-established company who are responsible for the activities associated with the transportation of products between our network and customers hereby supporting Customer Service and the client's helpdesk. This is a brand-new role so an exciting time to join. The role is on a hybrid basis. If you do speak French Spanish or German that would be highly beneficial. 

The role has the potential to grow and support the wider Group transport requirements on an international level.

The main duties of the role include:
 

• Transport planning and liaising with transport firms
•  Procurement and commercial negotiation
•  Monitoring carriers' performance and evaluating their efficiency by reporting and maintaining key performance indicators such as on-time delivery
• Follow transport purchase process for cost and budget control
• Manage transport related documents, initiate and follow customs procedures
•  To identify transport opportunities and persuade prospects that products and services best meet their requirements
•  To develop and nurture long term relationships with existing and prospective haulage firms, and interpret their requirements
•  To understand commercial models and requirements to ensure new business fits within these criteria

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Prior experience as a transport coordinator/management or a similar role
•  A conscientious and highly motivated self-starter with 'can do' attitude and the ability to prioritise.
• Proactive, efficient, organised with the ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
•  Ability to problem-solve.
•  Team player - ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Experience working in the Retail, Logistics or Manufacturing industry would be advantageous. Experience in a similar rental and pooling industry.
• A full clean driving licence.

In return the company will provide full product training and support, a full range of benefits, hybrid working and a competitive renumeration package.