Head of Transport

Ref: BBBH: 512671

Falkirk

£65,000

• Permanent
• 3 Month Notice

About the candidate

This accomplished candidate possesses a rich and diverse background in operations, logistics, and transport management, showcasing a remarkable track record of achievements throughout their career. With a strong focus on optimising transportation processes, they have conistently delivered outstanding results.

They collaborate with various teams, including office-based production, engineering, customer service, field-based engineers, and sales professionals, highlighting their ability to work effectively across departments and with diverse groups of professionals.

What makes them great?

• Divers Experience: The candidate has a diverse background in roles ranging from Transport Management to Sales Coordination and Account Management, showcasing adaptability and a broad skill set
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated the ability to think strategically by designing models and tools to optimise operations, improve customer experience, and manage surplus capacity effectively
• Leadership Skills: Showed leadership skills by deputising for the Distribution Manager, acting as nominated Transport Manager, and overseeing teams of drivers and schedulers
• Continuous Learning: Gained the International Transport Managers CPC qualification and displayed a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Areas of expertise

• Transport Management: Successfully managed the transport operation, overseeing both primary and secondary distribution of bulk products throughout Scotland, with an annual budget of over £1 million
• Safety Focus: Implemented safety enhancements and practices for handling hazardous products, contributing to the development of a mature safety culture within the organisation
• Process Improvements: Streamlined cylinder primary distribution operations, reducing costs and unproductive driver shift times while improving customer service and optimising fleet management
• Data Analysis: Monitored and managed driver performance and KPIs through the analysis of telematics, tachographs, and in-house data, overseeing more than 55,000 end-user deliveries annually
• Project Management: Led and managed projects integral to the successful implementation of SAP S4/HANA, collaborating with global teams, senior stakeholders, and managing a budget of nearly £1 million. Developed two models enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency