Carrier Manager

Found in: Appcast Linkedin GBL C2 - 2 weeks ago

Manchester Area, United Kingdom CHEP Full time

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.


What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.


Job Description

The Carrier Manager will be responsible for purchasing transport services in UK & Ireland for local, national and inter-regional Pallet products at an optimum rate and service level. Besides this procurement function, this person will drive in close collaboration with regional teams collaboration projects within the region in order to increase financial or environmental efficiencies and to offer value added services to the supply chain and our products. An additional responsibility is the implementation of digital solutions to increase the visibility on our business.


Main Responsibilities

  • Work directly with carriers to develop and implement transportation solutions at an optimum rate and service level.
  • Work with internal teams to leverage CHEP network and find transport collaboration opportunities.
  • Leverage $90M transportation network to achieve corporate goals and objectives
  • Direct budget / P&L responsibility for Pallet Solutions
  • Supports the business through:
  • Implementation of transportation efficiencies
  • Proactive approach to market conditions
  • Exceeding customer expectations through the development of value-added transportation solutions and collaboration
  • Develop and maintain carrier (commercial) relationships including rates, capacity and service commitments
  • Stay abreast of transportation industry changes via personal visits to key carrier sites, customer visits, attending industry conferences and developing a communication network of industry representatives
  • Be a proactive member of the EU carrier Management Team
  • Coordinate internal cross-functional analysis as necessary
  • Communicate and work effectively with all levels of the business in a matrix managed organization
  • Establish and manage to budget expense expectations
  • Perform related duties as assigned which may not be listed above but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level associated with the position


Qualifications and experience

  • University degree. A Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Integrated Supply Chain Management, or a related field is desired, MBA/Masters is desired.
  • Experience: Demonstrated mastery of integrated supply chain and logistical concepts in increasingly responsible roles. Conceptual understanding of current supply chain / logistics practices and market trends across various vertical industries.
  • Minimum of 3 years of carrier relations experience in a leading role with P/L responsibility of either selling or buying transport services.
  • Proven track record of success in transportation industry with increasing responsibilities
  • Experience in the successful development and implementation of transportation solutions for a shipper, carrier, or 3PL


Skills and knowledge

  • Strong analytical abilities;
  • Demonstrated strong Commercial mindset with the ability to make presentations to senior management and other supply chain partners.
  • Ability to grow and develop good personal relationships with all internal and external business partners;
  • Knowledge of progressive management techniques and be familiar with strategy formulation to include sophisticated budget administration and key performance indicator (KPI) development.

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