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Interim Assistant Transport Manager
C£38k + Excellent Benefits
Oxfordshire
Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.
Our client is a leading Non-Food FMCG Distributor who is currently recruiting for an Assistant Transport Manager to become part of their efficient and cost effective Transport & Planning department, on a Monday to Friday basis (12pm to 8pm). Please note that this role is on an initial 12month fixed term contract.
Reporting into the Transport Operations Manager, you will be expected to provide efficient and cost-effective planning of all outbound workloads across 4 sites, liaising with 3rd party suppliers, internal operations and customer service teams.
In conjunction with the Transport Operations Manager, the roles primary responsibility is for the day to day running of the transport team including responsibility for managing the workflows within the team and allocating resources to deliver excellent customer services to internal and external customers and to achieve departmental targets.
Key Accountabilities As Assistant Transport Manager
Planning both collection & outbound workloads to appropriate 3rd party carriers dependent on volume, service and cost.
Day to day management and support of the transport team.
First point of escalation for the transport team to internal and external clients.
Day to day planning, management and compliance of own van fleet and drivers.
Engage with 3rd party carriers to ensure SLA agreements are followed.
Proactively work with the Despatch Operations teams to level out workflow across 24/7.
Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new processes and procedures.
Support and integrate new team members as the team grows.
Highlight any areas where the processes could be improved or a gap in the process exists.
Ensure daily duties are completed to deliver daily, weekly and monthly targets, organisational objectives and KPIs.
Use planning skills to find the most efficient route to market for internal and 3rd party clients consignments accounting for volume, service and cost.
The Ideal Person For The Assistant Transport Manager Role
Good Geographical Knowledge
Experience in Transport and Logistics environment.
Experience Of Transport Planning Functions/principles.
Experience of managing 3PL carriers
Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels.
Demonstrate a good understanding of both spoken and written English
This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application.
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