Senior Transport Manager
Ipswich
Senior Transport Manager
Full time, Permanent
We’re looking for a Senior Transport Manager to be responsible for all Transport Depots across the UK for MEDLOG. The duties will include liaising with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure maximization of operational efficiency and revenue. Reporting into the General Manager for Road and Rail, this role will have overall responsibility for supplier rate negotiations, SLA’s and KPI’s of third party, ensuring MEDLOG UK has sufficient resources to meet varying business demands, whilst ensuring a maximisation of revenue. The successful candidate will create an environment that encourages high performance at all levels.
Skills and experience you will bring to us
Minimum 5 years previous experience in a similar role
Minimum National CPC holder
Proven knowledge and experience of working with both the Freight Forwarders and Shipping Lines, knowledgeable in all areas of container operations
Ability to identify commercial opportunities & proven track record in delivering business and profit growth, maximizing revenue through new and existing customers
Personal resilience, tenacity and ability to work in a high-pressured environment
Proven experience to balance and manage all costs and revenues to ensure short and long term business growth and financial performance
A professional, positive and flexible attitude and the ability to implement through others with solution driven and pragmatic problem solving
Excellent financial, numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and influence at all levels
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to manage conflict, difficult conversations and complex situations, with a high degree of professionalism
An experienced leader capable of mentoring and developing a high performing and skilled team
How you will help us and what you can expect
To continue the ‘safety first’ mentality of the operation and further promote this culture
Promote and grow MEDLOG UK’s Transport operation, both internally and externally, identifying and delivering new revenue opportunities in collaboration with the Sales team
Manage Transport Depot network including periodic site visits
Ensure timely production and submission of reports
Monitor performance through SLA’s and KPI’s, implementing necessary changes to deliver a consistently high performance
Ensure that a high-performance culture is developed and maintained, overseeing the management of all Medlog transport employees, working closely with managers to ensure performance and productivity targets are met both in the short and long term
Maximize operational efficiency, continuously evolving our processes to eliminate avoidable cost/waste/risk
Lead process and system change in relation to MEDLOG UK’s Transport depot activities, including but not limited to the rollout and implementation of global systems within the UK
So if you feel that this is the next step in your career, please apply now