Pay Rate: £43,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) 37.5 hours per week
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 9.00-17.00 Flexibility required as may be times will be required to cover nightshift / weekend shift due to operation being 24/7
Location: Hatfield - AL10 9BD

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to play a vital role coordinating our daily transportation and logistics requirements. To succeed in this role, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management practices and a demonstrative understanding of storage and distribution procedures.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• To take an operational leadership and budget responsibility to manage a safe and efficient operation
• To manage the shipments from warehouse to end-use, planning and scheduling routes as required
• Track and trace orders using functional systems such as an In-house tracking software
• Monitor and report on transportation costs, ensuring cost-effective shipping methods are a priority consideration
• Monitor, oversee and report maintenance and repair schedules for all vehicles and relatable equipment
• Keep organised records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders, ensuring shipping documents are properly filed and logged.
• Ensure all safety records, compliance and regulations are up-to-date and in line with company policies and legislation, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous and demonstrative experience as an Operations Manager, within a Transport environment
• O Licence holder - Desirable
• CPC National /International holder - Desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain management
• Understanding and practical knowledge of logistics software packages.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage, organise and train direct reports
• A recognised qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics will be well-received

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free onsite parking
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our Global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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