Overview
Job Type: Permanent. Job Sector: Transport, Logistics. Region: West Midlands. Location: Solihull. Salary Description: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits + Company Car. Posted: 15/09/2025. Recruiter: Tarmac. Job Ref: tarmac/TP/158435/7122. Job Views: 1.
Responsibilities
* Manage third-party logistics providers to ensure safe operations, service excellence, and budget adherence
* Monitor and optimise contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics
* Act as the central liaison between operating sites, commercial teams, and support functions
* Ensure haulage models flex effectively during peak seasons and align with internal stakeholders
* Lead periodic reviews and tenders to maintain optimal haulage partnerships
* Champion haulier safety engagement programmes with short, medium, and long-term strategies
* Support network optimisation reviews to maintain agility and responsiveness
* Build strategic relationships with hauliers and develop a reliable network of ad hoc resources
Key Characteristics
* Knowledgeable in road transport and SHEQ legislation
* A self-starter with strong independence and initiative
* Highly numerate and literate with excellent attention to detail
* Familiar with modern vehicle standards and logistics IT tools (e.g., EPOD, scheduling, optimisation)
* Skilled in balancing complex decisions and risk-benefit analysis
* Well-connected in the transport and logistics industry
* Organised and capable of managing change programmes
* Financially astute with strong cost management capabilities
* Customer-focused with a drive to add value
* Collaborative, influential, and resilient
Key Functional Competencies
* Expertise in national road transport of bulk powders and general haulage
* Proven experience managing third-party transport partners
* Strong contract management capabilities
* Broad supply chain and logistics knowledge, with examples of best practice implementation
Experience / Education
* Business degree level qualification or equivalent (desirable)
* Relevant Supply Chain & Logistics degree level qualification
* Transport Certificate of Professional Competence
* Chartered Membership of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
Benefits and Additional Information
* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts
* Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
* Access to join our Employee Communities (nine communities)
* Training and development opportunities
Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application.
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