Group Head of Transport & Distribution

Job DescriptionJob Title: Group Head of Transport & DistributionJob Reward: £120 – £140k Target Band, comprehensive package, 30% Bonus is realistic. Applications taken on experience and future fit!Contract Type: PermanentA senior appointment to facilitate transport and logistics transformation; a strategic change initiative to enhance Group network capabilityLocation: Midlands & Hybrid , multi-site logistics partner site leadership roleMinimum of two days spent at a Midlands location is strongly preferredClient & Industry Sector: Supply Chain and Retail FMCG. Demonstrating outstanding growth, profits and multi-million investment in its people and infrastructureScope: Up to 10 Direct reports and 50+ Indirect reports, plus multi-site third party contract managementYou can locate yourself with flexibility, work from logistics centres around London, Midlands, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire etc if required.This is not a BAU hire; this is a transport & logistics transformation change leadership. Does this sound like you?An integral member of the Senior UK Transport & Logistics Leadership team, UK focussed, ensuring the transport vision and strategy is delivered. You will own and deploy the finances and tactical transport plan. Leading and executing the transport transformation Strategy for this UK category, responsible to the Transport Director.This is a business critical, newly created and high profile senior PEOPLE LEADERSHIP appointment, shaping and leading transformation around culture change & people within a strategic Control Tower transport team. Identifying and developing talent, building skills capabilities and developing succession pipelines. You are an outstanding people leader. You will direct and facilitate transport and outbound logistics performance to deliver outstanding transport customer satisfaction.You will be granted the autonomy and authority to define and implement your strategic transport plan and change agenda to shape your functionResponsible for £100m+ cost budget and up to 1,000 drivers and trailers across 10 locationsThrough your personal and team’s achievements, you will carve out your own career development path into more senior leadership rolesDemonstrating a thorough understanding of modern transport systems and strong leadership, with the credibility and gravitas to lead and engage with a large team in a Control Tower, extending to 3PL key partner managementYour direct reporting management team includes Operations, CI, Governance, Healp Desk and Customer Services LeadersLeading the integration of transport planning and operations teams to set up a Control Tower, driving improvements and insights through increased visibility, partner integration and carrier improvements, to generate ‘best in class’ transport standardsA genuine opportunity for future fit succession planning into a Board level roleYou will drive customer satisfaction KPI’s and deliver efficiencies and cost savingsKey Accountabilities and Responsibilities – Group Head of Transport & DistributionDefinition and execution of transport strategy; driving continuous improvement programmes to achieve increases in transport efficiencySupport the building of strategic capability across the UK Transport and Logistics function, focusing on achieving £multi-million cost out savingsMeasuring the impact of delivered change projects, ensuring objectives are met and a continuous learning culture is encouragedEnsure a clear ‘Change Programme and Roadmap’ is in placeA service orientated and operationally focussed logistics roleDetermine a multi-million budget to deliver expected serviceWork with Carrier Management in implementing transportation solutions, executing the planCreate a highly engaged, highly effective transport team; Embracing your strategic role, developing team membersEnsuring the team have clear objectives, performance reviews, feedback, utilising modern leadership tools, to encourage and nurture top performanceEnsuring that your Team’s processes are robust and clearly documented and reviewed to define a road map for successLead transformation around people, developing an inclusive culture, identifying top talent, building team capability and succession pipelinesOversee all aspects of transportation operations across 10+ 3PL partner sites throughout the UK; remote line management responsibilitySetting the strategy for Transport, driving cost down, safety and compliance Lead and motivate a diverse, ‘HIGH PERFORMING’ team, providing guidance, strategic direction, and supportMonitor and analyse transport metrics to identify areas for improvementDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with the third-party providersIdentify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to achieve financial cost reduction Qualifications, Skills and Experience – Group Head of Transport and DistributionExperienced in retail, FMCG and or 3PL transport operational leadership preferredAny background in complex, time sensitive and complex UK transport supply chains is considered. This is a senior leadership role, so your ability to create and lead high performing logistics teams is more importantPrevious experience managing large fleets is preferred, 1000+CPC qualified preferred or equivalentAbility to operate effectively across a matrix; engaging a wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and influential leaderComfortable pushing the boundaries and challenging the perceived status quoProven pedigree in re-designing and growing transport networks, ideally through Control Tower equivalent strategiesStrong knowledge of transport regulations, contractual management and compliance Demonstrate excellent leadership capabilities and behaviours; an influential coaching and INCLUSIVE style!Senior Management experience in a similar sector & role within transport, logistics and supply chain distributionWhat We Can Offer - Group Head of Transport and DistributionAn influential role in one of the market leaders in FMCG retail and supply chainHighly Competitive salary & benefits packageGreat opportunities for career progression; on a Global scaleA professional, modern and inclusive working environmentA very competitive Bonus and Reward structureCompetitive pension planLife AssuranceShare optionsComprehensive flexible benefits and employee wellbeing programmeThis is just the start of your journey with this world class employer. You could be ‘upwardly mobile’ in your career development with aspirations to develop your talents and skills and are capable of more! You will be developed and generously rewarded, to match your performance and career aspirations.Candidates who are currently a Group Transport Director, Transport Solutions Director, Senior Transport Manager, Head of Logistics, Business Transformation Transport Manager, Group Transport Lead, Logistics Manager / Director, Transport General Manager, Head of Transport Distribution, Head of Transport Development, Distribution Director and any equivalent background, will be suitable for the role.
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