Company Description
Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.
At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Supervisor to join our team in Skelmersdale on a full-time, permanent basis!
Salary: £32,130 per annum.
Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.
As a Transport Supervisor, you will be responsible for the 24/7 transport operations, managing the Transport Supervisors, and supporting the Transport Manager in ensuring costs are controlled in line with budget/forecast expectations.
Job responsibilities include:
- Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identify cost-saving opportunities, trailer utilisation, and cost efficiency.
- Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries from multiple warehousing sites.
- Acting as a point of escalation to deal with queries via telephone, fax, and email from customers, subcontract hauliers, and warehousing sites.
- Building and maintaining good working relationships with team members, vendors, hauliers, and partners.
- Liaising with the GBD traffic and administration teams to ensure high standards of performance.
- Reporting problems and resolving issues or queries that may arise.
- Communicating daily with operational teams, vendors, and customers regarding network/route plan changes.
- Continuing improvement for cost reductions, including tactical route changes.
Qualifications:
- Previous transport and office experience demonstrating high transport knowledge and expertise in a busy environment.
- Experience in transport policy and strategy development, master planning, and good knowledge of transportation and planning systems.
- CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Planning and organisational skills, high numeracy levels.
- Excellent communication skills for delivering accurate information.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Additional Information
We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work, promoting inclusivity and diversity. We support employee development through dedicated learning programs and recognize success with various awards.
Our benefits include:
- Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension Scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
- Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
- Wellness: Confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
- Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
- Discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts.
If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and become part of our #WinningTeam!
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