Head of Transport

**Department**:Transport & Logistics

**Reporting to**: Chief Financial Officer

**Location**: Delta Park, Bishop Stortford CM23 4AS (Head Office)

**About The Delta Group**

We are the UK & Ireland’s leading visual communications specialist delivering dynamic multi-channel marketing services to brands and retailers. Our model combines insight, creative, production, execution and optimisation to provide clients with a broad range of effective and impactful point-of-purchase visual communications. We are invested in understanding the complex and dynamic challenges facing brands and retailers, and our services are specifically designed to navigate this complexity and boost competitiveness across multiple markets and languages.

We’re owner-managed and independent, leading small teams of influential thinkers, meaning that we have the agility of a small business but the resources of a large one. Our belief is that in a changing industry, we must be a company that can change with it.

We operate across 5 manufacturing sites in the UK and Ireland, providing in-house creative / design, POS print, signage, warehousing, underpinned by our proprietary technology platform. Our Client Services team are experienced and knowledgeable people, who aspire to make a difference every day. We value the long-term partnerships we have with our clients and work collaboratively to lead effective change and empower our clients strategic goals.

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**Role Overview**

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transport and Logistics Team for an accomplished and visionary Head of Transport and Logistics. This dynamic role calls for an experienced leader to oversee and develop the transport and logistics functions at the Delta Group. As the Head of Transport and Logistics, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring the seamless delivery of goods and services.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, guide a dedicated logistics team, and lead initiatives aimed at sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and exceptional customer satisfaction. This role offers the chance to make a substantial impact on our logistics strategy and drive the Delta Group’s future success, making it an exciting career opportunity for a forward-thinking leader passionate about operational excellence.

**Key responsibilities / deliverables**
- Overall responsibility for the management of warehouse, logistics, shipping and transport operations
- Developing the Transport & Logistics strategy in line with the Groups business objectives
- Contract management and commercial rate negotiations with 3rd party transport suppliers
- Driving continuous improvement in transportation operations, with a focus on monitoring performance and health & safety for operational excellence.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and costs efficiencies
- Exploring and utilising technology to optimise systems & processes to improve efficiency and service levels
- Management of department budgets, including direct, indirect and 3rd party supplier costs
- Ensure efficient use of resources, materials, and equipment aligned with budgetary targets, optimising key transport KPIs while overseeing workflow, manpower, and space forecasting for logistics.
- Partner with the board, production, operations and client services teams to streamline supply chain management and enhance client satisfaction.
- Build a culture of collaboration across the Transport, Shipping & Logistics team working with other key stakeholders and departments to ensure the most effective & efficient service for our clients
- Coordinate with clients and suppliers to maintain smooth operations, monitoring quality control, delivery schedules, and transport costs.
- Provide strong leadership and mentorship to Transport team managers, setting a high standard for service delivery and fostering a culture of collaboration and ‘Excellence Always’
- Working with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to achieve successfully integrated projects and processes.
- Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships including conflicting needs, demands and priorities
- Recruiting, managing & developing the logistics team to deliver consistently and support business requirements
- Identifying and mitigating risks, responding to unforeseen circumstances and managing contingency plans when issues arise
- Conducting team meetings, briefings, performance reviews & setting objectives to drive team performance.

**Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- We are looking for a natural leader to propel Delta’s Transport & Logistics team forward with vision and strategy.
- Proven track record in a senior or leadership role with experience in logistics planning and fostering sustainable cross-functional relationships to meet strategic transport objectives.
- Ability to analyse data and trends to make informed decisions
- Skill