Transport Manager Remote
Cancer Research UK
Full Time
Remote
45000 - 50000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Genuine innovation. Visionary solutions. Surprising results.
TRANSPORT MANAGER
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Reports to: National Supply Chain & Logistics Senior Manager - Trading
Department: Trading
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based – with nationwide travel as required
Closing date: Sunday 19 March 2023 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone innovative and ambitious, someone like you.
As a sector-leading charity retailer, and following a review of our operational stock management, fulfilment, and distribution we are entering an exciting new core infrastructural change with the introduction of Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) to our portfolio of shops and superstores.
Our RDCs will provide an opportunity for us to process, store and distribute stock across our network, while also providing an extension to our Marketplace and e-commerce activity.
Part of this change will include the introduction of a new centralised driver management team to provide specialist support for our drivers and deliver investment in new fleet management software.
In Team Trading, we’re ambitious and ready for growth. These changes will ultimately drive forward our profitability as the sector-leading charity retailer and improve our contribution towards CRUK’s mission. The Transport Manager will be responsible for effective operational management of the national Retail Division and Superstore Drivers c. 52 headcount, including where required additional 3rd party van/driver requirements and pallet movement spend.
Managing a large geographically spread driver and van fleet, regional Driver Supervisors, and a Driver Routing Coordinator; the Transport Manager will ensure the cost-effective collection & distribution of stock throughout our retail portfolio of high street shops & superstores, warehouses, supporters, storage locations and corporate partners.
This role will work in collaboration with the retail, stock acquisition & RDC (Regional Distribution Centre) teams to fulfil stock requirements, understanding stock categories & propositions and associated sales value when moving stock between shop propositions utilising analysis of management information.
What will I be doing?
- Developing and manage the day-to-day efficiency of all van drivers and vans within the retail fleet; ensuring the vans are utilised to the optimum level whilst adhering to appropriate legal/regulatory and company requirements.
- Ensuring transport and driver records are kept to up to date to & monitor driver standards; taking appropriate action as required
- Working in close collaboration with the CRUK Fleet Manager
- Developing and delivering recommendations for a revised driver efficiency strategy inclusive of reviewing driver van requirements and associate equipment
- Managing a superstore driver expenditure budget of £430k and a £650k budget for core van drivers
- Managing a fleet of 52 vans and associated expenditure budget and running costs; ensuring delivery of stock movement more than £20m value
- Instrumental in developing the new transport team; design, training and planning the future driver recruitment strategy
- Developing strategy for new driver and fleet requirements in line with superstore growth strategy
- Playing a key role in supporting the delivery of the Trading Stock Development strategy for RDCs, ensuring driver teams are aligned and successfully linked to the RDC sites
- Developing and delivering future proof software strategy for drivers support, inclusive of stock management and telematics
- Liaising with suppliers, supporters, and drivers in a professional manner, building & maintaining excellent relationships
- Responsible person for Driver Agency and 3rd party driver contract ownership and management
- Supporting the retail teams, understand the stock requirements and deliver an excellent service to our shops & Superstores; working closely with the RDC managers to understand stock availability & ensure ‘right stock right place’
What skills are you looking for?
- A background within transport & logistics, preferably within a retail or a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Proven ability in managing & motivating a team of drivers & support team to produce excellent service to the retail network
- Excellent understanding of driver regulations and compliance regulations
- CPC qualification would be advantageous
- Experience of vehicle routing in a complex environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal to a variety of audiences
- Highly organised, able to co-ordinate multiple deliverables, set and meet demanding deadlines, and to hold others accountable for delivery of activity.
- Ability to use Microsoft office excel to a high standard along with a compressive knowledge of other applications
- A full driving licence and flexibility to travel for meetings/training/site visits is essential
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies, and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
For the full job description and more information about working with us view our candidate pack.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8ce5f05e-b328-34c3-925a-f9dacc62cb1a
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
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There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at .
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
Cancer Research UK
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/charity-jobs
London, United Kingdom
Michelle Mitchell
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
1982
