Transport Manager

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain supervisory practices and a demonstrative understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles. WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To directly assist Management by coordinating and generating the shipping requirements for distribution routes, from warehouse to end-user, maintaining precise and up-to-date reports
• Maintaining and developing the contract through innovation, cost reduction and forward thinking
• Ensure management of drivers, to legal standard to achieve planned deliveries
• Set standards and process with staff and ensure they are maintained
• Communication with customer, regular reviews, KPI production
• Liaison with service locations to maintain fleet
• Maintain service schedule and control standards and repair costs
• Health & Safety responsibility for the operation, We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers. #UKIDSCUS


• Must be an O License Holder
• International CPC License Holder
• Experience with vehicle tracking and driver performance
• Experience of recruiting, training, counselling and disciplining staff
• Previous and practical experience as a Transport Supervisor or Team Leader within a logistics environment 2 years experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain practices
• Computer literate with a practical knowledge of logistics software packages
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to supervise, organise and train direct reports
• A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received
  
  As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:
• On-site benefits: mention if site offers free parking, free transport to site, canteen provisions etc.
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more