Transportation Management Lead

2 days ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom GXO Logistics Full time £55,000

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Look no further than GXO Logistics, where we are currently recruiting for a Transportation Management Lead to join our team on a national basis.

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for developing, managing and implementing continuous improvement and change projects with a focus on transport optimisation and developing a pipeline of transport opportunities to reduce costs and improve services.

This is a full-time, permanent position, predominately working Monday – Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. However, we do ask for flexibility due to the nature of the position.

We estimate the salary for this role to be up to £55,000.00 per annum, plus benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), company sponsored pension scheme, private medical & dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the development and implementation of transportation strategies and plans to achieve business objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements and cost savings initiatives
  • Analyse data and metrics to inform transportation decisions and measure performance
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders

What You Need:

  • Demonstrable experience in a similar transportation management role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to meeting changing business needs

About GXO Logistics:

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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