Head of Transport

**Job Introduction**:
William Grant & Sons have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Head of Transport & Distribution, to lead the Transport and Distribution team to deliver the best possible service to our customers whilst managing the costs in line with budgeted targets.

**Main Responsibility**:

- Develop the overall logistics, warehousing, and distribution plan to ensure adequate network capacity, optimise service levels and minimise the overall cost for the Company
- Maintain and manage the internal fleet, including maintenance, inspections, transport records, driver trainings, etc.
- Collaborate with Procurement to instruct, manage, and monitor performance of 3rd party logistics providers, freight forwarders and shipping lines
- Contribute to optimal freight rates by working with Procurement as part of periodic global distribution tenders / rate reviews - for both finished goods and raw materials
- Plan, schedule, and manage all ex-factory shipments to deliver the best possible customer service with optimum distribution cost and maximal vehicle utilisation
- Monitor compliance under the regulations within the Operator’s License - governed by the Drivers and Vehicles Standards Agency
- Prepare all required export / customs documentation for international ex-factory shipments
- Monitor ex-factory shipments, reviewing costs continuously and conducting investigations of delivery failures to ensure corrective actions
- Establish and maintain professional and productive relationships with 3rd party providers and keep stakeholders across the Company informed of relevant information
- Review, manage and report on relevant performance metrics (e.g. OTIF, SLA adherence, vehicle utilisation) taking appropriate actions when necessary
- Maintain a proper process framework and detailed process documentation with the appropriate governance structure
- Maintain and develop high capability standards and ensure continuous development of team members
- Develop a comprehensive list of cost saving opportunities to reduce overall warehousing and distribution costs. Implement robust governance to monitor progress and timely implementation
- Establish a set of projects to support plans to reduce the companies carbon footprint by fully optimising the flow of product through the network
- Clear and insightful leader with a proven track record of challenging the status quo, driving improvements, and designing complex modelling of logistics solutions.
- An experienced Transport and Distribution Area Leader who has clear expertise in delivering optimal warehouse networks, improvements in on-time delivery performance and maximising the performance of our logistics providers.
- An individual who in conjunction with the Global Category Manager can effectively negotiate and manage the logistics contracts, developing logistics capabilities within WGS to ensure a robust talent and succession pipeline.

**What we can offer you**:

- We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
- Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
- Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
- Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
- Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
- Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
- Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
- Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
- Learning resources to help you be your best self.

**About William Grant & Sons**:
A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

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