Right Now Group are looking for a Transport Manager for our client based in Hounslow. The role will involve:
* Reducing operating costs in all areas without compromising service.
* Improving service delivery without increasing costs.
* Combining daily close communication with processing facilities and use of company systems to provide inbound alerts.
* Designing and distributing new SOP's as required and keep catalogue up to date.
* Becoming familiar with new systems, and feed back to IT on potential improvements.
* Training staff on new systems and in new processes.
* Working closely with Sales to pre-alert warehouses of new volume or changes to existing volume.
* Working closely with Finance and Commercial departments to monitor collection costs.
* Using Excel to analyse trends over time in volumes, lanes, dimensions etc.
* Using data to monitor and plan line-haul.
* Making advancements to existing reports, and design new ones for distribution to stakeholders.
* Keeping stock check of consumables, ensure stock cycles appropriately and is replenished as required, and source new suppliers of consumables where needed.
* Liaising with collection partners to ensure successful in-flow of material to hubs.
* Obtaining quotes for and implement new collections, keep collection log up to date, and build routes where possible to save cost.
* Pre-alert hubs of inbound returns and assist with sortation and consolidation, and arrange repatriation once consolidated.
* Managing transport fleet and drivers
Skills required:
* 1 years experience within a similar role
* Good understanding of current transportation and H&S regulations
* Freight forwarding experience
* Full UK driving licence
* CPC
* Route planning experience
* PC literate
Shift: Monday to Friday Hours: 09:00 to 17:30 Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum