Logistics Performance Manager
Application Deadline: 21 February 2025
Department: Transport and Logistics
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Breedon Head Office, Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, Derbyshire
Description
We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Performance Manager, to deliver performance excellence, provide actionable insights to drive improvements in Transport, Logistics and Distribution. You will also facilitate informed business decisions, collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the effective use of data, systems and KPI’s. The role will be based at Pinnacle House, Breedon on the Hill, with expectations of regular travel nationally.
Key Responsibilities
Within this role, you will be responsible for serving as the critical link between transport and distribution teams. This role focuses on delivering in-depth logistics analysis, developing effective solutions, and establishing standardised metrics to optimise efficiencies and drive cost savings across areas.
* Embed and promote a culture of health, safety and wellbeing across logistics operations actively championing our home safe and well goal and reinforcing through effective leadership, engagement and consistency of communication.
* Define and continuously evolve the transport operating model which best enables customer requirements across regions, taking the lead to evaluate and assess local options (road vs rail; core fleet vs owner driver fleet), make recommendations and support implementation of them.
* Support T&L insight and analytics reporting, ensuring alignment with the strategy and KPIs. Build strong stakeholder relationships to engage regional teams, improve reporting processes, and present data effectively. Use insights to inform decisions, identify performance improvements, and drive business value.
* Develop and provide concise, insightful reporting and updates to GB Materials Leadership Team and Breedon Group Executive.
* Identify and implement operational efficiency improvements by thoroughly analysing current processes, pinpointing areas of waste or inefficiency, and introducing targeted solutions. Ensure changes are effectively implemented, monitored, and deliver measurable benefits to streamline operations and reduce costs.
* Develop integrated Logistics technology solutions that support an improved safety and customer experience and enhance performance. Evaluate technology solutions, conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and performance evaluations to select the most suitable vendors and technologies for integration into the logistics network.
* Maintain and optimise accessible transport systems to provide real-time, accurate data which informs decision making and enables logistics operations and exceptional customer service.
* Assess resource-sharing opportunities within the transport fleet across all business sectors and identify underutilised vehicles that could be reassigned to other regions across GB. Analyse forecasts to predict potential shortfalls and areas of high demand.
* Develop and manage the reinvestment model for new vehicles, ensuring a structured, evidence-based approach to decision-making. This includes evaluating the condition and performance of current assets, forecasting future needs, and aligning investment decisions with operational demands and budgetary constraints to optimise fleet efficiency and reliability.
* Lead the development and implementation of carbon emission reporting for Transport & Logistics within GB Materials. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for carbon footprint reduction and support sustainability goals.
* Work closely with the Haulier Compliance Supervisor to gain a comprehensive understanding of the external haulier model, including their costs and actual benefits. Assess the Lane Tenders process and conduct an annual review to ensure continued alignment with business needs and cost-effectiveness.
Challenges that are likely to fire you up:
* Embracing and leveraging the dynamic nature of the transport and logistics sector, including emerging technologies, regulatory changes, and evolving customer demands, to drive innovation and achieve business success.
* Ability to provide information to influence others in order to improve business efficiency.
Strengths you will bring
* Proven analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
* Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities.
* Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, effectively communicating insights, and collaborating to achieve common goals.
Job Benefits
* Car allowance
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top
* Aviva Pension Scheme
* Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Share Saver Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
* Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways
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