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Logistics Specialist

Ref: 300468

Midlands, UK (Open to Travel)

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Leadership
  • MBA Accredited
  • Level 7 CMI In Senior Leadership

About the candidate

Our candidate brings a wealth of experience as a strategic and results-oriented Regional Transport Manager with over two decades of leadership in logistics and operations. With a comprehensive background spanning various sectors including construction, waste management, food distribution, general haulage, and defence, the candidate has honed a robust toolkit in managing multi-site operations and steering complex projects. As a qualified leader with an Executive MBA and multiple management certifications, they blend high-level strategic oversight with practical, hands-on management to achieve business objectives.

Currently tasked with national strategy implementation across several regions, the candidate has proven success in optimising operational efficiencies and leading high-performance teams. They excel in environments that require rigorous compliance and precision, driving operational excellence and sustainability across all facets of transport management.

What makes them great?

  • Cost Efficiency Initiatives: Proven track record in managing and reducing operational costs, notably contributing to a £54m national haulage budget with focused P&L responsibility.
  • Leadership in High-Stakes Environments: Excelled in settings requiring stringent compliance and operational precision, managing logistics operations across as many as 147 vehicles at 54 sites.
  • Capability Development: Committed to professional growth and team performance, demonstrated by leading cross-regional teams towards achieving strategic and operational goals.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic & Commercial Leadership: Effective translation of business strategies into successful operational outcomes with significant experience in P&L management and cost control.
  • Operational & Supply Chain Excellence: Highly skilled in overseeing multi-site logistics networks, fleet management, and continuous system improvement to boost efficiency and service levels.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Safety Management: Robust experience in managing compliance across highly regulated sectors, ensuring safety and adherence to national standards.