Location: West Kent
Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 + Company Bonus Scheme
Hours: Monday – Friday, Day Shift
Full-Time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has become available to join a successful and established manufacturing and distribution business as Transport Manager.
This is a key operational position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day transport function while also playing a major role in improving, streamlining and modernising transport operations.
We’re looking for an experienced Transport Manager who combines strong hands-on transport knowledge with a commercial and process-driven mindset. You’ll take ownership of everything from route planning and supplier management through to cost control, systems improvement and operational efficiencies.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Managing and coordinating the day-to-day transport operation
* Planning loads, routes, deliveries and collections
* Organising pallet networks, external hauliers and third-party transport providers
* Planning efficient driver routes around customer requirements, vehicle loads and delivery schedules
* Managing relationships and negotiating rates with external transport providers
* Monitoring transport costs and identifying opportunities for savings
* Working closely with Sales, Warehouse and Operations to manage changing customer requirements
* Monitoring KPIs and improving overall transport performance
* Ensuring accurate transport and delivery information is maintained
* Creating and implementing SOPs and improved working practices
* Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities for automation
* Leading transport-related process and systems improvement projects
* Introducing more efficient workflows to reduce manual administration
* Reporting on operational performance, efficiencies and cost improvements
* Maintaining high standards of transport compliance and safe working practices
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience within transport management, transport planning or logistics operations
* Strong knowledge of routing, load planning, deliveries and collections
* Experience managing third-party hauliers and transport providers
* Experience negotiating transport rates and controlling costs
* Strong project management and process improvement skills
* Commercially aware with the ability to identify efficiencies and savings
* Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
* Confident working across Sales, Warehouse and Operations
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable taking ownership
* Calm under pressure and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment
The Company
You’ll be joining an established and successful UK manufacturing and distribution business with a strong reputation within its specialist market.
The company has a loyal, long-standing workforce and a friendly, collaborative culture, with a strong focus on customer service, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take genuine ownership of a transport function and have a real influence on how the department develops moving forward.
Package
£48,000 – £55,000 basic salary
Company bonus scheme
28 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays, plus Christmas closure
Monday – Friday
West Kent
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year