Transportation/Operation Manager
Transportation and Operations Manager
Join a leading player in the retail and e-commerce space as a Transportation and Operations Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimising and streamlining operations in two of the UK's busiest hubs - Birmingham and Manchester. This is your chance to lead a team and drive transformation in an industry that's constantly evolving.
Location: Birmingham or Manchester, UK
Sector: Retail & E-commerce | Type: Permanent
Your Core Mission
In this exciting role, you will:
- Lead and oversee all aspects of transportation management, ensuring seamless, efficient operations across the business.
- Drive automation and continuous improvement through the implementation of the Transport Management System (TMS), revolutionising how we work.
- Spearhead key projects related to TMS and logistics, working with an agile mindset to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
- Engage with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
- Analyse data and use insights to optimise processes, reduce costs, and unlock deficiencies across the transportation network.
What You Bring
You are a dynamic, results-driven leader with:
- Proven experience in Project Leadership, particularly in implementing logistics or technology projects.
- A strong adaptability to evolving challenges in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
- Exceptional analytic skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and turn it into actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A solid track record in People Management, with a focus on empowering teams and achieving measurable business outcomes.
Why This Role?
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of transformation in a rapidly growing sector. As a Transportation and Operations Manager, you will directly influence key business outcomes by optimising transportation processes, leading innovative projects, and contributing to the overall efficiency of operations. This role offers not just a challenge, but a chance to grow and advance in a company that's committed to innovation and operational excellence.
If you are driven by results, passionate about optimising operations, and ready to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this could be your next great career move.
Apply today to make a lasting impact and drive change in logistics innovation.
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