Transport Sub-Contraction Manager

Reporting into the Operations Director, this role is a high-profile position within the organisation.

It is a great opportunity for the right person to come in & make a significant impact and really shape this role whilst also playing a fundamental part of the future strategy of this business.

THE ROLE:

• Management of 3PL / Transport Sub-Contraction relationships on behalf of the business.
• Responsibility for significant sub-contraction/3PL spend.
• Agreement of SLA's with sub-contraction/3PL partners with regular performance reviews.
• Onboarding of new Transport Sub-contractor partners where appropriate.
• Ensuring customer requirements are met and revenue generation opportunities are maximised.
• Maximising gross margin for sub-contracted work whilst still meeting customer delivery requirements.
• Engagement with high-profile blue-chip B2B customers.
• This role will be approximately 60% operational & 40% commercial in nature.
• A role with huge opportunity & autonomy and a business that will allow you to show what you can do.
• Data analysis - utilising Excel and other systems in order to look at trends, forecasting and providing operational reports where appropriate.

THE PERSON:

• Able to engage with internal & external stakeholders across the UK.
• Transport Sub-Contraction Management or Carrier Management experience - ESSENTIAL
• Analytical nature - able to understand complex problems and come up with bespoke solutions.
• Demonstrable Transport/Sub-contraction P&L responsibility.
• Management CPC holder - DESIRABLE
• Strong IT systems skills - including Excel (as you will need to produce KPI reports).
• Able to take ownership and drive for operational excellence.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Able to think beyond the obvious.
• Keen to leave an impact on this business and grow with it.

ABOUT US:

With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.