Transport Manager

Applications are invited for the position of Transport Manager with Value Centre North Road on a permanent full-time basis. The focus of this role will be to ensure the overall effective management, planning and co-ordination of the transport department, working in conjunction with Value Centre Management, sales teams, customers and suppliers.

·     Ensure the optimum routing of daily deliveries to customers.

·     Effectively manage drivers employed by BWG Foods and those sub-contracted by the Company.

·     Co-ordinate the full maintenance, repairs and servicing of the fleet of vehicles and associated machinery.

·     Liaise with relevant depts such as Sales, Operations and Central Telesales to ensure a positive Customer Experience.

·     Proactively deal with, and resolve, issues regarding customer and/or supplier returns.

·     Minimise any disruption and ensure timely resolution of unscheduled interruptions through effective decision making.

·     Identification of existing and possible future transport issues including Recruitment of Drivers and Fleet Management.

·     Maintain appropriate budgetary controls to Cost Per Case Budget model.

·     Effective management of all invoices, credit notes and transport reports.

·     Manage Company Assets through the use of the Company Transport Software.