Transport Supervisor

**Company Description**

**Great Bear** is a leading 3rd party UK logistics business providing nationwide dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions for international blue chip clients.
We operate in excess of 9 million sq. ft. of warehousing and operate a large modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering.

We are recruiting a **Transport Supervisor** on a full-time permanent basis at our site in **Skelmersdale**.

**Shift**:Monday - Friday (Alternating weeks 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm)

**Salary**:£28,695

As a **Transport Supervisor**you will contribute to the success of the Great Bear Transport Department by the efficient planning of transport resources.
- Project management of a range of single and multi-disciplinary transport projects involving responsibility for resourcing, financial management and controls including the timely and reliable delivery of objectives.
- Communicating with Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identifying cost saving opportunities, trailer utilisation and cost efficiency.
- Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries out of multiple warehousing sites.
- Review the strategic transport plans daily in relation to providing cost effective solutions and reacting to unexpected issues.
- Supporting the Transport Planning Team with their daily work load for a fleet of vehicles based at Fradley and Brackmills.
- Responsible for building and maintaining a good working relationship with team members, vendors, hauliers and partners.
- Liaising with the GBD traffic and administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintained at all times.
- Reporting problems and dealing with any issues/queries that may arise.
- Daily communication with operational teams, vendors and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
- Continual improvement for cost reductions, identifying where cost can be saved from tactical route changes.

**Qualifications**
- Have previous transport and office experience and be able to demonstrate a high level of transport knowledge and expertise in a busy and demanding environment
- Experience of transport policy and strategy development along with experience in masterplanning and a good knowledge of transportation and planning systems
- Knowledge of RoadRunner Pro, Tachomaster and Falcon would be advantageous
- Be able to work as part of a friendly team and under own initiative
- Have excellent problem solving and organisational skills
- Be able to make decisions under pressure and to a tight timescale
- Have a flexible and adaptable approach to working in order to meet the requirements of the business, particularly at peak periods during the year.
- Be able to communicate well at all levels of the business and be professional and strong in both oral and report writing, bid drafting and communication with clients and colleagues alike.
- Motivated and adaptable to project demands including assisting, managing and mentoring more junior team members as required.
- Be highly motivated and demonstrate the drive and desire to progress
- Must be Flexible in approach to work and shift patterns

**Additional Information**

**In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer**:

- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme
- Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
- Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE
- When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, **Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today