Transport Controller (Logistics / Supply Chain)

Transport Controller (Logistics / Supply Chain)

At DHL, people mean the world to them. They aim to attract and retain the best talents. They provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. They make sure that you know what a difference you make to their business and how you can be proud of building THE logistics company for the world.

Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, their mission is to provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for their customers – helping them deliver better results every day.

Position: Transport Operations Controller
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £42,000per annum
Benefits: package includes 25 days holiday, defined contribution pension scheme and access to discounts with major high street retailers.

ROLE:
They are offering one exceptional candidate the chance to be a Transport Controller responsible for the organisation and control of the transport resources ensuring the delivery of a high quality and cost efficient service to customers, whilst ensuring full compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Recruitment and development of drivers.
b) Working closely with the Control Tower planning function in order to ensure that vehicle utilisation is well managed whilst not compromising customer service. Cost Management.
c) Compliance with company and local statutory obligations regarding working time legislation, operator licensing, Health & Safety and quality.
d) Ensure effective communication processes are established and maintained for both external / internal customers.
e) Vendor relationship Management. Fleet Management and maintenance. Operational continuous improvement.
f) Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies in the Transport Operation, recommending and implementing changes.
g) Involvement in project work relating to the development of the site or on secondment to other sites.
h) Management of some customer relationships.
i) Responsible for ensuring quality compliance, maintenance of SOPs, training records, quality reports and electronic quality management system.
j) Working closely with all support functions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
a) Transport operations qualification (CPC International).
b) Knowledge of transport regulations.
c) People Management.
d) Influencing and negotiation skills.
e) IT literate.
f) Ability to balance conflicting priorities.
g) Ability to work in a pressurised environment.

DESIRABLE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
a) Proven track record of planning and forecasting.
b) Budget Management and cost controls.
c) Significant Transport Management experience.

You may have experience of the following: Transport Operations Controller, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management, CPC, Planning, Distribution, Transport Operations Fleet Management, Forecasting, Transport Controller etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by Easy Web Recruitment, the UK`s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by Easy Web Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.