Transport Team Leader

Reporting to the Transport & Planning Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Transport department and management of the team members within it. The Manheim Inspections Transport Division successfully co-ordinate the timely movement of 140,000+ vehicles per annum, from hub sites to sale locations, between auction locations and dealer deliveries. All movements utilising Manheim Logistics, internal resource and multiple 3rd party logistics providers. Key responsibilities

• Manage the Transport Team Members in line with Cox Automotive guidelines, ensuring regular 1-2-1's and check ins are completed.
• Efficient and effective management of the Transport Team including
Booking of vehicle movements within agreed customer SLA's Reporting on WIP (Work in progress movements)
• Supporting the team with managing bespoke customer process's such as Key 4 Key movements & implementation of new accounts / processes
• Ensure all systems are accurately updated with POC/POD information
• Customer communications both internal and external maintained at a high standard and completed within SLA.
• Monitoring costs to move vs income received and presenting to Transport and Planning Manager
• Effective planning of EV movements to ensure the most cost-effective routes have been taken when allocating a vehicle to either a subcontractor or in house resource taking into consideration miles travelled, current charge, vehicle range, hubs, requirement to charge on route etc.
• Additional support to the Team as and when required (absences, peak times, etc.)
• Stock control in MIS Hub Storage Locations alongside capacities reporting
• Reporting : Bespoke reporting for Transport / Arrivals / KPIS / Suppliers / ADHOC Reporting
Objectives for Role: Responsibilities
• Direct responsibility for the management of MIS Transport Team
• Ownership of Transport practices, and performance
• Transport activities; regularly review costs and revenues within the department alongside the Transport & Planning manager to ensure the organization optimise financial opportunity.
• Implement efficient processes and standards
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws (e.g. GDPR)
• Oversee the implementation of technology solutions within your department
• Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement
• Reporting; Transport KPIS / Costs / SLAS / BEV Vehicles
  
  Interpersonal Relationship (including Crisis Management)
• Transport and Operational experience
• Planning, controlling, taking initiative
• Supplier relationship building
• Excellent oral and written communication standards
• Team oriented (works well with & helps others)
• Works well under pressure
• Quality Minded
Managerial
• People Management
• Self-Awareness
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Technical / Financial
• Understanding of business costs and revenue within your department
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Proven driver & subcontractor planning skills
• Advanced skills in Excel
  
  Inspection Services is a core part of the Manheim Inventory Solutions business and is the number one provider of end of lease vehicle inspection and logistics services. Inspection Services offers its customers a seamless process that enables them to capture end of lease damage on the vehicle in the presence of the Hirer, thus providing a tangible return on investment. Inspection Services delivers volumes into our Vehicle Services and Auctions business as well as vehicles to businesses outside the Manheim portfolio. By servicing our Customers, Customers, Inspection Services are a trusted business partner of many large manufacturer and leasing companies., Cox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers. Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail. Cox Automotive