TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective planning, coordination and management of day-to-day transport and distribution activities, ensuring that people, vehicles and operational resources are used efficiently, safely and in accordance with company and legal requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate daily transport and distribution operations.

• Plan delivery schedules, routes and allocation of vehicles and drivers.

• Coordinate the efficient use of vehicles, drivers and other operational resources.

• Monitor delivery performance, service levels and operational KPIs.

• Supervise and support drivers and operational staff.

• Ensure deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and within required timeframes.

• Monitor vehicle availability and coordinate servicing, maintenance and repairs.

• Maintain accurate transport, vehicle and operational records.

• Ensure compliance with relevant transport, road safety, health and safety and company requirements.

• Identify operational problems and implement practical solutions.

• Investigate delivery delays, service failures, customer complaints and operational incidents.

• Work with customers and business partners to resolve operational issues.

• Monitor transport costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

• Prepare operational reports and provide management information to company directors.

• Support recruitment, induction, training and performance management of operational staff.

• Develop and implement procedures to improve transport and distribution performance.