Head of Transport Operations, Nationwide
About Our Client
DHL Supply Chain, is the world's leading logistics provider. They combine management and value-added services with their customised, integrated logistics solutions to drive resilience, efficiency, improve quality and create a competitive advantage.
A company who are proud of their track record of promoting internally, this is a rare opportunity to join the business at this level.
Job Description
Responsibilities will include:
• Responsible for multiple transport operations nationally
• Lead and develop the Transport Operational teams, with transport managers being direct reports.
• Manage and develop transport network nationally and integrate nationally, to optimise cost and unlock synergies
• Investigate / implement DHL initiatives through the Transport division to drive value for both the Customer and DHL
• Implement and manage transport TMS
• Collaboration within the transport Network to optimise profit and performance for the Customer and DHL
• Succession Planning and team development
• Manage change within the network, whilst maintaining service levels
• Monitor and challenge performance levels across all sites
• Analysis of any network changes / requests and detail impact of changes to the Network and costings
• Look at achieving costs and efficiency for the customer and service
• Strategic network management and planning
Other Responsibilities will include:
• Ensure effective communication processes are established and maintained for both internal/external customers
• Build and maintain Customer relationships
• Budget and cost management
• Attend Customer performance and service reviews
• Ensure customer projects and activities are planned and resourced for success
• Managing transport site relationships to drive continuous improvement
• Workload planning (Staffing & Volumes)
• Service Performance
• Manage 3rd party usage and service levels
• To ensure a standard approach to Best Practice across all sites
• Operational Continuous Improvement
• Adhere to customer specific procedures
• Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time legislation, operator licensing, Health & Safety and Path to Quality
• EOS action identification, resourcing and follow-up
• Manage team in fair & consistent manner & in line with DHL Diversity & Respect at Work Policy
• Provide team members with regular performance feedback including robust year-end evaluations
• Support development priorities by providing on-the-job development activities/training programs for immediate team members
The Successful Applicant
This is a rare opportunity to join DHL externally at this level. To be considered for this role you must have strong leadership experience and a customer focused approach. You must have significant Transport Management experience (5+ years minimum) and have managed a fleet of significant size (c200+).
You will be able to demonstrate a track record of leading and developing teams and be financially astute with experience of planning and forecasting as well as budget management and cost controls. You must have CPC National/International.
What's on Offer
• Competitive salary
• Car/Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Other benefits
DHL Supply Chain, is the world's leading logistics provider. They combine management and value-added services with their customised, integrated logistics solutions to drive resilience, efficiency, improve quality and create a competitive advantage.
A company who are proud of their track record of promoting internally, this is a rare opportunity to join the business at this level.
Job Description
Responsibilities will include:
• Responsible for multiple transport operations nationally
• Lead and develop the Transport Operational teams, with transport managers being direct reports.
• Manage and develop transport network nationally and integrate nationally, to optimise cost and unlock synergies
• Investigate / implement DHL initiatives through the Transport division to drive value for both the Customer and DHL
• Implement and manage transport TMS
• Collaboration within the transport Network to optimise profit and performance for the Customer and DHL
• Succession Planning and team development
• Manage change within the network, whilst maintaining service levels
• Monitor and challenge performance levels across all sites
• Analysis of any network changes / requests and detail impact of changes to the Network and costings
• Look at achieving costs and efficiency for the customer and service
• Strategic network management and planning
Other Responsibilities will include:
• Ensure effective communication processes are established and maintained for both internal/external customers
• Build and maintain Customer relationships
• Budget and cost management
• Attend Customer performance and service reviews
• Ensure customer projects and activities are planned and resourced for success
• Managing transport site relationships to drive continuous improvement
• Workload planning (Staffing & Volumes)
• Service Performance
• Manage 3rd party usage and service levels
• To ensure a standard approach to Best Practice across all sites
• Operational Continuous Improvement
• Adhere to customer specific procedures
• Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time legislation, operator licensing, Health & Safety and Path to Quality
• EOS action identification, resourcing and follow-up
• Manage team in fair & consistent manner & in line with DHL Diversity & Respect at Work Policy
• Provide team members with regular performance feedback including robust year-end evaluations
• Support development priorities by providing on-the-job development activities/training programs for immediate team members
The Successful Applicant
This is a rare opportunity to join DHL externally at this level. To be considered for this role you must have strong leadership experience and a customer focused approach. You must have significant Transport Management experience (5+ years minimum) and have managed a fleet of significant size (c200+).
You will be able to demonstrate a track record of leading and developing teams and be financially astute with experience of planning and forecasting as well as budget management and cost controls. You must have CPC National/International.
What's on Offer
• Competitive salary
• Car/Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Other benefits
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