Head of Transport

2 weeks ago

Sutton, United Kingdom Bis Henderson Full time

**Location**: Sutton

**Salary**: £60,000 - £70,000 + bonus and benefits

**Summary**:
This is a well-established multi-drop transport operation servicing both the regional and national markets. With a fleet that is anticipated to double in size in the short to medium term, there is now a need for a strategic Head of Transport to join thebusiness to put in place robust measures and a strong network to facilitate the growth of their Transport Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Devise and implement a robust transport operation to build in rapid growth whilst maintaining levels of service.
- Provide calm and focused leadership of the transport operations of the business.
- Ensure that the transport network and planning is fit for purpose and that the department is suitably resourced to cope with rapid growth.
- Hold accountability for all transport department budgets in close liaison with the Finance team.
- Continuously seek ways to improve systems and processes to keep up with the growth of the business.
- Set and monitor KPIs and provide regular reporting into board level.
- Ensure that there is a safe working environment in place for all members of the transport team.
- Oversee the compliance of the transport operation.
- Take ownership of driving standards of working practice to continually improve service levels.
- Manage the partnership with 3PLs.

Key Skills/Experience:

- Be a strategic leader with a background in multi drop transport operations but also possess a hands on approach when required.
- Strong financial and performance management skills.
- Transport network planning experience in a multi drop environment.
- Experience in providing regular reports to board level.
- Preferably used to working with perishable items and the issues and challenges that presents.
- CPC holder required.

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