TRANSPORT MANAGER

TRANSPORT MANAGER - SPAIN Provide day to day operational management and co-ordination of all European store deliveries across 14 countries from 6 Distribution Centres.
Lead manage and mentor team members Accountable for safety in transport operations Analyse weekly / daily volumes to ensure most cost-effective transport solution is executed Interpreting, modelling and reviewing operational plans / outputs Ensure haulier compliance (Health and Safety, legal, process and service levels) are actively managed through audit and reporting.
Identify opportunities to use alternative modes of transport Manage reverse logistics Provide weekly / periodical reporting of KPI’s (e.
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cost, compliance, load fill, empty running, round trip / single trip, kms, PvA etc.) Reconcile and authorise haulier purchase orders ensuring accurate and timely submissions Carrying out periodic and quarterly reviews with hauliers Collating and providing accurate and meaningful data to support business reviews, forecasts and budgets Review processes within all European regions Transport Operations to ensure lean ways of working.
Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures taking into account regional variances/regulations etc Develop ‘best in class’ standards to support development of transport operation.
Develop the most cost effective delivery method to new markets based on service Identify opportunities to improve backhaul / supplier collections ensuring best fit with operational strategy.
Support Network developments ensuring operational complexities are considered.
Deliver CI initiatives and projects to manage potential operational change and improvement.
Working in unison with other colleagues / departments to optimise network operation Management of c.
€60m budget Knowledge, skills experience.
Track record and knowledge of Domestic and European transport operations Proficient in transport planning and scheduling systems Experience of change management and continuous improvement methodology National / European recognised transport qualification Good knowledge of current EU transport legislation.
Experience of depot / network operations Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
Advanced IT skills to include MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Languages to include English Interpersonal skills - discreet, trustworthy and have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally A flexible approach to work and be capable of managing priorities.
Retail or other fast paced environments desirable Excellent all-round problem solving & influencing skills Ability to work on own initiative Commercially focused considering end to end costs European travel required The ideal individual will have.
Strong operational experience within a European road transport environment with a minimum 3 - 5 years in a relevant field Knowledge of EU Transport legislation and operation challenges (e.
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driving bans etc.) essential Ability to work cross functionally, within a team or autonomously Be commercially focused A sound operational understanding of end to end supply chain processes and outcomes of change and the ability to overlay operational solutions (understanding the bigger picture) Have a strong knowledge of the domestic and European market place Track record of delivering results and driving continuous improvement Experience of using a class leading TMS Performance Matrix Customer Focus Develops and implements strategies and processes to improve customer service across the business Focused on long term customer satisfaction and works to align all actions, processes and decisions so that they deliver long term, sustainable customer satisfaction, as well as supporting the long-term interests of the business Team Work Promotes decisions that benefit Primark even if they are unpopular or controversial and probes others’ decision making to ensure the interests of Primark are always protected.
Acts as an ambassador for Primark both internally and externally and takes responsibility for all aspects of the business Communication & Influence Provides a professional and credible view when representing the team and department Builds and maintains effective communication channels internally and externally Considers the impact of communication and prepares the ground in advance when planning to convey important or difficult messages Delivers messages which influence the way in which staff see Primark and/or their jobs Quality Focus Is highly focused on the delivery of quality outputs Consistently demonstrating and role modelling a concern for quality and maintaining an awareness of what is going on around them, in order to take action to correct others’ quality issues Establishes, communicates and monitors quality standards whilst ensuring that work quality is of the highest order Commercial Acumen Systematically examines the market to identify trends and the potential impact on Primark in order to build up a market understanding over a sustained period Builds up a network of key external information sources including managers from other leading retailers Regularly gathers internal and external information to enable business decisions to be made in the context of economic, social and business trends Uses personal judgement to make key commercial decisions that have a significant impact on the success of the business Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills Uses a range of analytical techniques to break apart complex problems and identify solutions whilst evaluating whether arguments are sound Cuts through complexity to create simple frameworks, models and strategies that others can easily understand and helps colleagues change their perspective Planning & Organisation Balances time of the team appropriately between the day-to-day, tactical tasks and the longer term strategic priorities ensuring both are achieved Keeps all priorities in clear perspective and ensures resources are appropriately aligned to meet delivery requirements Focus & Drive Creates a goal focused culture by encouraging innovative thinking to achieve goals more effectively Encourages others to exceed goals and monitors long term goals for teams and individuals Consistently look for ways of doing things more efficiently and ensures changes are captured and disseminated, so that they bring long term business benefits Leadership & Motivation Establishes, presents and communicates a clear strategic direction which inspires ownership across the business Generates excitement, enthusiasm and commitment to the Primark vision whilst encouraging managers to think about resources as a means to create value Developing Self & Others Establishes long term skills needs of the business.
Identifies ways of fulfilling staff development needs Builds a high performance learning culture Generates excitement throughout the organisation about learning opportunities and contributes to development activities Recognises that learning continues to take place at senior management level