Transport Manager in Northampton

Location: Commutable distance of (Redditch / Northampton / Middleton)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transport Manager to take full responsibility for the management and development of our end-to-end transport solution, delivered via our 3PL partners. This crucial role within our Distribution & Supply Chain function is accountable for an annual transport budget of £15 million and reports directly to the Supply Chain and Distribution Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full leadership and commercial management of contracts with our 3PL transport partners.
• Driving health and safety compliance and fostering a collaborative safety culture with our partners.
• Developing and evolving the transport solution to align with business growth and our customer service culture.
• Managing the implementation and ongoing operation of the open book contract with our primary carrier.
• Accountability for KPI management across cost, quality of service, and H&S.
• Controlling the weekly and monthly transport budget and providing performance reports against KPIs.
• Direct line management, development and support of a Logistics Manager and 3 transport administrators.
• Liaising with 3PLs to ensure sufficient ongoing capacity and supporting the Continuous Improvement (CI) delivery plan.
• Identifying and proposing mutually beneficial gain share opportunities and managing associated implementation plans.
• Proactively identifying risks to current solutions and developing mitigation proposals.
• Collaborating with key internal stakeholders (DC Managers, Retail Managers) to optimise ways of working for end-to-end benefits.
• Managing the tender process in line with contract expiry and renewal periods.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Transport and Logistics background.

Proven experience working with both open and closed book contracts.

A Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset with a track record of driving efficiencies and improving service.

Highly motivated, energetic, and positive attitude.

Excellent proven communication skills, both verbal and written.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement superior solutions.

We Are Looking For a Leader Who Excels In

• Planning and organizing: Effectively planning and monitoring progress, anticipating roadblocks, and developing contingencies.
• Interpersonal skills: Building constructive relationships, encouraging stakeholders, and diffusing high-tension situations with respect and patience.
• Leading: Motivating and developing teams, and conveying clear organisational goals and values.
• Communication: Communicating openly, clearly, and concisely.
• Drive and motivation: Focusing on results, taking ownership, and ensuring tasks are completed.
• Teamwork and collaboration: Supporting and helping others, and understanding how to bring a team together.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.