Distribution manager Work, Jobs in Bridgwater, Som (with Salaries)

Transport Contract Manager
Toolstation —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Communication skills
5d
New Business Manager
Brakes —Cardiff
- Up to £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Employee discount
13d
Digital Merchandiser
Toolstation —Bridgwater
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Sales
- Merchandising
- Employee discount
13d
Administration Operative
Morrisons —Bridgwater
- Microsoft Office
- Warehouse experience
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Site Administrator
AtkinsRéalis —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
Territory Manager
Avidity —Bridgwater
- £26,500 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Senior Project Manager - Substations
Balfour Beatty —Bridgwater
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Customer Service & Operations Advisor
C & D South West Ltd —Chard
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
1d
Substation Site Manager
Balfour Beatty —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- In-person
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Area Sales Manager
Brakes —Taunton
- Up to £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Salesforce
- Annual leave
13d
National Warehouse Manager
Hydro International —Clevedon
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Driving
- Travel
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Internal Communications Assistant (APF60001)
Altrad —Bridgwater
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- English
- SharePoint
Quick apply
Contracts Delivery Manager
SSE —Yeovil
- £54,952 - £64,738 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Contracts
- IT
- Employee discount
Territory Manager
McCurrach Careers —Bridgwater
- £26,500 - £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Transport Coordinator
Booker Group —Taunton
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Workshop Manager
Bartlett Park Garage Ltd —Chard
- £37,500 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Quality control
- Employee discount
Quick apply
7d
Quality Control Officer (Sample Processing and Incoming Goods)
ADM —Lopen
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
7d
Receptionist/Administrator
Stephens Scown —Taunton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Senior QA Officer - Operations (18-month Fixed Term)
ADM —Lopen
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
14d
Technical Sales Manager (South) European Stormwater Division
Tarmac —Clevedon
- CRM software
- Sales
- Military
- Sick pay

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Transport Contract Manager

Toolstation -
Bridgwater

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Logistics
Contracts
Communication skills

Full job description

What you'll do

Location: Commutable distance of (Redditch / Northampton / Middleton)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transport Contract Manager to take full responsibility for the management and development of our end-to-end transport solution, delivered via our 3PL partners. This crucial role within our Distribution & Supply Chain function is accountable for an annual transport budget of £15 million and reports directly to the Supply Chain and Distribution Director.

Key Responsibilities:

As Transport Contract Manager, you will be pivotal in ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of orders to our customers and stock to our stores (circa 12,000 cages and 2000 pallets per week). Your primary accountabilities include:

Providing full leadership and commercial management of contracts with our 3PL transport partners.
Driving health and safety compliance and fostering a collaborative safety culture with our partners.
Developing and evolving the transport solution to align with business growth and our customer service culture.
Managing the implementation and ongoing operation of the open book contract with our primary carrier.
Accountability for KPI management across cost, quality of service, and H&S.
Controlling the weekly and monthly transport budget and providing performance reports against KPIs.
Direct line management, development and support of a Logistics Manager and 3 transport administrators
Liaising with 3PLs to ensure sufficient ongoing capacity and supporting the Continuous Improvement (CI) delivery plan.
Identifying and proposing mutually beneficial gain share opportunities and managing associated implementation plans.
Proactively identifying risks to current solutions and developing mitigation proposals.
Collaborating with key internal stakeholders (DC Managers, Retail Managers) to optimise ways of working for end-to-end benefits.
Managing the tender process in line with contract expiry and renewal periods.

What you'll bring

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Transport and Logistics background.
Proven experience working with both open and closed book contracts.
A Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset with a track record of driving efficiencies and improving service.
Highly motivated, energetic, and positive attitude.
Excellent proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement superior solutions

We are looking for a leader who excels in:
- Planning and organising: Effectively planning and monitoring progress, anticipating roadblocks, and developing contingencies.
- Interpersonal Skills: Building constructive relationships, encouraging stakeholders, and diffusing high-tension situations with respect and patience.
- Leading: Motivating and developing teams, and conveying clear organisational goals and values.
- Communication: Communicating openly, clearly, and concisely.
- Drive and motivation: Focusing on results, taking ownership, and ensuring tasks are completed.
- Teamwork and collaboration: Supporting and helping others, and understanding how to bring a team together

What you'll get

Toolstation. The story so far.

We’re one of Britain’s fastest growing multi-channel retailers of tools, accessories and building supplies. Backed by Travis Perkins plc, our freedom to operate as a nimble, entrepreneurial business means we’re now well established and have even bigger plans. The trade, home improvers and self-builders all trust us to deliver a lot more than tools. So, our colleagues in our Head Office and Contact Centre in Bridgwater, at our Distribution Centres in Northaampton Middleton and Redditch and in our network of nearly 600 branches throughout the UK, work together to get the job done. And with plans to keep expanding, we always have opportunities for great people who want to grow with us.

To apply

Caught your interest? Want to know more? Take a look at www.toolstationjobs.com or simply hit apply

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability

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