Job Description
Purpose
Managing the Logistics & Despatch teams across the company on a day-to-day basis. Working to ensure loading/despatching processes are running smoothly/effectively to support business and customer needs. Ensure the efficient running of the Transport & Despatch warehouses.
Key Tasks
1. Responsible for Group despatch administration and lorry loading processes
2. Manage driving teams in the loading, delivery and care of all Harrod Furniture Products
3. Knowledge of Horticultural transport loading and the day-to-day tasks re4quired.
4. Liaise and Book hotels for driving teams cost effectively.
5. Monitor and improve loading/despatch to ensure it is efficient and productive
6. Ensure loading/despatch processes are robust and followed
7. Manage the team to ensure the smooth loading/despatch onto company vehicles and external carriers
8. Work with other team leaders/managers to ensure resources are maximised
9. Communicate business objectives to the team to support business demands
10. Manage the team on a day-to-day basis and resolve staff issues as required
11. Co-ordinate and complete employee performance reviews for the team
12. Co-ordinate/arrange adequate cover for departmental absences
13. Coordinate and participate in target setting through meetings/ses...