Transport General Manager - 3PL Contract Logistics

📣 Job Opportunity: Transport General Manager (Multi-Site).

🏢 Company: Leading 3PL Provider.

💰 Salary: £80,000 to £95,000 + Car / Allowance, Bonus & Package.

📍 Location: Northamptonshire.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence in logistics and supply chain operations? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Client Overview:

Loom Talent have partnered with a well-known 3PL provider, renowned for its commitment to delivering top-notch logistics solutions in the fast-moving world of Third-Party Logistics across many sectors including; FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce & Haulage.

As a key player in the industry, they pride themselves on a commitment to delivering excellence service, now seeking a Transport General Manager – 3PL Contract Logistics to own the end-to-end group sector Transport function.

The Role:

As the Transport General Manager – 3PL Contract Logistics, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing end to end operations, leading multi-site Transport operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a Transport team of over 300 employees across key DC locations, encompassing over +400 vehicles.
• Lead the National Planning agenda through a team of 6 planning experts.
• Assume responsibility for the Transport Health & Safety, Driver Training & Risk Assessors.
• Responsible for an annual budget of c. £50m per year.
• Lead all operational H&S, Compliance and Fleet Maintenance agendas across the National Transport operations.
• Ensuring seamless coordination and optimisation of logistics operations from an internal synergy and Continuous Improvement perspective within an Open Book environment.
• Implementing best practices whilst ensuring sufficient usage of the TMS & Planning platforms.
• To help support and develop individuals, provide developmental opportunities within the business.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate for the Transport General Manager – 3PL Contract Logistics position will have the following skills and experiences:

• A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background – Essential.
• A CPC National / International qualification, demonstrating your deep understanding of transportation regulations – Essential.
• 5+ Years Transport General Management experience within a 3PL / FMCG or Retail environment – Essential.
• Proven experience in managing Open / Closed Book operations consisting of headcount north of +250, and +350 assets – Essential.
• Previous budget management of +£40m – Essential.
• A true passion for people development, providing excellent service and Continuous Improvement.
• Proven experience in dealing with Unions – Advantageous.
• A proven history of strong leadership abilities, whilst fostering a culture of excellence and an ability to identify and develop talent within – Essential.
• Lean Six Sigma / Prince2 accreditation\’s – Advantageous.
• Commutable to the Northamptonshire 5 days per week – Essential.

The Salary & Package:

• Salary – £80,000 to £95,000.
• Company Car / Car Allowance.
• Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• Pension Contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Plus additional company benefits.