Transport Supervisor

5 days ago

Bolton, United Kingdom Fusion Furniture Full time

**Route Planning and Optimization**:
**Transport Supervisor**

**Job Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and optimize delivery routes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of furniture products.
- Utilize route planning software and industry knowledge to enhance delivery efficiency.
- Train and mentor transportation staff to ensure high performance and adherence to policies and procedures

**Fleet Management**:

- Oversee and manage the transportation operations, including scheduling, routing, and dispatching of vehicles and drivers.
- Maintenance to address vehicle issues promptly ensuring they are well-maintained, properly serviced and maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs and ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and safety standards.

**Dispatch and Coordination**:

- Efficiently manage dispatch operations, ensuring that deliveries are scheduled and coordinated effectively.
- Communicate with drivers, warehouse staff, and other relevant departments to streamline transportation processes.

**Regulatory Compliance**:

- Stay informed about transportation regulations and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Monitor driver compliance with safety regulations and implement corrective actions when necessary. Monitor driver performance, including adherence to schedules, driving behaviour, and customer service

**Customer Service**:

- Collaborate with customer service teams to address delivery inquiries, concerns, and special requests promptly.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by delivering products on time and in excellent condition.

**Inventory Management**:

- Work closely with warehouse and inventory teams to coordinate the loading and unloading of furniture products.
- Implement inventory control measures to minimize discrepancies and losses during transportation.

**Cost Management**:

- Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising service quality.
- Negotiate contracts with carriers, suppliers, and logistics partners to secure favourable terms.

**Qualifications**:

- Proven experience in transportation management in the furniture industry.
- In-depth knowledge of transportation regulations, safety standards and logistics processes.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Familiarity with route planning software and logistics management tools.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

**Salary**: £32,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Furniture industry: 2 years (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Bolton (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Bolton: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Transport Supervisor

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