Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.
At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Supervisor to join our team in Minworth on a full-time 6-month contract.
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am-6pm.
As a Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for the 24/7 Transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring that costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.
Job responsibilities of a Transport Supervisor include:
* Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identify cost-saving opportunities, trailer utilisation, and cost efficiency.
* Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries out of multiple warehousing sites.
* Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries by telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
* Building and maintaining good working relationships with team members, vendors, hauliers, and partners.
* Liaising with the GBD traffic and administration teams to maintain high standards of performance.
* Reporting problems and dealing with issues/queries that may arise.
* Communicating daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
* Identifying tactical route changes for cost reductions and process improvements.
Qualifications
* Previous transport and office experience, demonstrating high-level transport knowledge in a busy environment.
* Experience in transport policy and strategy development, master planning, and transportation systems.
* CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Strong planning and organisational skills, high numeracy level.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Additional Information
We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work. We promote inclusivity and diversity and support employee development and recognition.
Our learning and development programmes are available to all employees, providing opportunities to grow within logistics and foster a positive team culture.
Our benefits include:
* Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
* Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
* Wellness: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support.
* Eye Care Vouchers: Discounts on eye tests and glasses.
* Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
* Everyday discounts: Over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.
If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career move, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!
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