Transport Manager

Ref: 542536

Welwyn Garden City, UK

£35,000

• Permanent
• Operational Efficiency
• Strategic Planning
• Immediately Available

About the candidate

Our candidate is a highly accomplished Transport Manager with a significant track record of driving operational improvements and efficiencies in the logistics and transportation sector. They bring a profound data-driven approach focused on continuous improvement and the application of cost-effective strategies to enhance site KPIs. With a career primarily developed within the logistics of the FMCG sector, particularly in automated warehousing for a FTSE 100 listed industry leader, the candidate has honed their skills in leveraging site automation advancements. Their experience extends to managing logistics for one of the UK's leading pharmaceutical suppliers, showcasing an exceptional understanding of logistics and warehousing to boost efficiencies.

What makes them great?

• Empathetic leader skilled in fostering strong, genuine relationships with over 280 drivers, ensuring high levels of morale and efficiency
• Successful in improving on-time delivery rates and reducing accident/incident rates through assertive and innovative leadership
• Adept at complex problem-solving and strategizing for maximum productivity and safety in varied logistic environments

Areas of expertise

• Strategic route planning and improvement of delivery times by 18% through the introduction of a spare driver slot for unforeseen delivery complications
• Enhanced DESP loading times by 28% via the implementation of a barcode scan system
• Significant contributions to cost-cutting and operational efficiency improvements, including a 12% increase in site productivity through new technological implementations