Transport Optimisation Manager

2 weeks ago

Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Greggs Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Transport Optimisation Manager to join our Central Logistics team at Greggs. As a key member of the team, you will drive efficiencies and continuous KPI improvement, utilising your knowledge of primary trunking operations to optimise routes, improve delivery times, and ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of goods between distribution centres and regional hubs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a key and effective member of the Central Logistics team, driving efficiencies and continuous KPI improvement.
  • Utilise your knowledge of primary trunking operations, to optimise routes, improve delivery times, and ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of goods between distribution centres and regional hubs.
  • Identify and Implement best practices including load consolidation and backhaul opportunities to optimise efficiency.
  • Ensure that all plans delivered are fully legally compliant and also comply with our internal standards to reduce driver fatigue which are over and above the legal minimum.
  • Provide support and analysis with our telematics and tracking systems
  • Communicate with and influence regional teams and head office colleagues with respect to cost opportunities and performance.
  • Ensure there is a clear focus on giving our customers the best level of service we can, both internally and externally.
  • Drive change initiatives through the logistics organisation and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of projects.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
  • Experience working in the transport and distribution industry.
  • Demonstrable specialist knowledge and experience in a logistics operation and environment.
  • Experience of managing people in operations or planning, preferably both.
  • Strong experience route planning and modelling with Paragon.
  • Experience with transport and warehouse management systems.
  • Good knowledge of industry telematics solutions and process automation.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft 365.
  • Skilled in managing data, data analysis and solving problems and have an excellent working knowledge of transport and logistics systems.
  • Self-motivating and results focussed, with a desire for continuous improvement.
  • Good planning and organisation skills.
  • Comfortable communicating both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of the UK and EU legislation relevant to the road transport industry.

About Greggs

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun. What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We're hard-working, but above all else we're family; and it doesn't matter who you are, where you're from or what your favourite bake is, we'd love you to join us. We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views. We'll make sure you have the skills and knowledge you need to have a great career with us.

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