Transport Operations Manager

Birmingham, England, gb

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pay Rate: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 13:00-21:00
Location: Birmingham - B24 9HY

Basic Criminal Record Check Required.

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily transportation and logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of storage and distribution procedures.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

  • To manage the shipments from warehouse to end-use, planning and scheduling routes as required.
  • Track and trace orders using functional systems such as an In-house tracking software.
  • Monitor and report on transportation costs, ensuring cost-effective shipping methods are a priority consideration.
  • Monitor, oversee and report maintenance and repair schedules for all vehicles and relatable equipment.
  • Keep organised records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders, ensuring shipping documents are properly filed and logged.
  • Ensure all safety records, compliance and regulations are up-to-date and in line with company policies and legislation, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices.

    • WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

    We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

  • Previous and demonstrative experience as a Transport Manager or First Line Manager, within a logistics transport environment.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage, organise and train direct reports
  • Tachomaster, Microlise, drivers hours regulations knowledge highly advantageous.
  • Geographical knowledge highly advantageous.

    • WHY CHOOSE US?

    As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

  • Free confidential 24/7 GP service
  • Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
  • Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
  • 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more:

    • OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

    We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:

    BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

    DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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