Regional Transport Solutions Manager - (RTSM26.1)
Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.
At Gist, safety and people sit at the heart of everything we do. We value individuality and create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, contribute meaningfully, and make a real impact.
We are currently seeking an experienced Regional Transport Solutions Manager. The role is to be based in Chineham, Basingstoke 3 days per week with travel across the network as required.
TheRegional Transport Solutions Manager isaccountablefor leadinga regionalsolutions modelling team, working in collaboration with the National Planning and Regional Distribution Centreleadership teams,tomodel and build an optimum, efficient(service and cost)base schedule forPrimary and Retail operations, whilst seeking wider synergy opportunitieswith Fashion, Home and Beauty (FH&B) to generate value for M&S.
TheRegional Transport Solutions Manager willown theoperating schedules for their region and will be accountable forensuringoptimaltransportcapacity is available to deliver cost-effective serviceperformance to suppliers, RDC and stores.
What’s in it for you?
Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special.
* 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
* Private medical insurance
* Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives
* Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
* Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
* Access to a wide range of well‑being support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
* A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
* Cycle to work scheme
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday - Friday with flexibility to meet the business needs
Location: Gist Chineham, RG24 8UB 3 days per week with travel across the network as required
What you’ll do:
* Create a pipeline of schedule efficiency opportunitiesthat contributes to theoverall annual delivery of £10mwithin the function
* Tracks andmonitorsthe implementation of change initiatives against service metricsand associated business case (where stated)
* Undertakescenario-basedmodellingtodeterminefuture investment decisionse.g. Network design andfleet renewal(trailer type)
* Continuously review and update regional base schedule operating plan, aligned to weekly and seasonal volume forecast ensuring that service levels and performance metrics are delivered in full
* Schedulemasterdata(SMD)ownership and governanceforSuppliers(including equipment), RDC inbound andStore deliveries within theallocatedregion
* Model documentschangeandprovideorganisational awareness of commercial implications (cost / benefit)
* Works collaboratively withRegionalRetail Service Managers, holding full ownership and accountability for event planning. This includes leading store delivery schedule surgeries,peakmodelling andupdatingschedule master data to ensure seamlesspeakoperational performance
* Ensuresnew suppliers,new storesand refreshersare modelledutilisingFastnetsystem to ensure networkremainsefficientandallsystemsareset up for successand servicepolicyismaintained
* Owns and manages Transport Planning Mapper system, ensuring all upcoming road closures are accurately reflected in the planto ensure schedule integrity across theregion
* Hosts weekly regional driversharingcall to ensure all availabledriverresource are fullyleveraged, reducing agency and subcon costs
* Lead and develop theTransport Solutions Modelling teamto ensurethat theyhave the required skillset to produce and deliver value for M&S, on a consistent basis, whilst also creating succession development pathways
Who you are:
* Extensive knowledge ofchilled transportlogisticsnetworksincludingexperiencewithin transport planning
* Strongleadership skills
* The ability to engage and influence atappropriate levelsboth within Gist and M&S
* Ability to take a fresh and innovative view to problem solving and analysis
* Analytical approach to review effectiveness and efficiency of current network
* Experience of relevant network planning systems – Paragon (essential) & Enterprise
* Advanced user of Transportexecution systems -Microlise
* Stronglogic and numerical reasoning
* Ability todemonstratefinancial awareness through experience of owning transport budgets
* Ability to manage and prioritise a broad range of initiatives
* The ability to simplify complex problems/messages – adjusting the approach as necessary
* Ability to think creatively to solve problems and to bring colleagues with you
* Stakeholder management skills to provide information, drive decisions and resolve issues
Why Gist?
At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we areprogressive, accountable, collaborative,andethical.
Our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to their manager, the Gist vision, and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments in Plan A.
Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Join us and make an immediate impact.
Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment
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