Transport Manager

Coordinate, manage and optimise the entire intake process within the region, within the allocated budget and in line with the required quality objectives, including demand planning. Responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the regional transport network by delivering high-quality service at low cost, continuously improving processes, and motivating and leading staff. In addition to their regional operational responsibility, the Transport Manager contributes to the national development of the transport organisation by taking on a functional expert role in one or more specific domains (Workforce Planning, Change, Pallet Distribution, B2B Distribution, MPO SPOC,...). In this role, they support the harmonisation of working methods, drive continuous improvement and contribute to the delivery of the national transport strategy. We are looking for a Transport Manager for the following locations: NBX, AX, GX, CX, LX NAL. Your Responsibilities 1. Responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the Transport and Demand Planning processes Monitor reporting and results (objectives, KPIs) Define, communicate and monitor action plans to continuously improve results. Monitor the correct application of procedures and processes 2. Manage and coordinate resources Optimise the use of the allocated budget for staffing and resources. Lead and coach managers and team leaders for the relevant process across the different shifts, with an emphasis on quality and driving a change in mindset and culture. Identify and monitor employees’ training needs Take responsibility for monitoring and managing absenteeism within the relevant process 3. Quality and Reporting Report figures, identify areas for improvement and establish action plans Translate and interpret quality reports for lower levels of the organisation 4. Ensure the execution and coordination of local, regional and national projects within the department: Implement change projects and process improvements across the different departments Analyse (budget, impact, etc.) and build the business case for innovative proposals Manage conflicting priorities 5. Collect Execute and optimise the Collect process and achieve the required inbound profile for the sorting centre. Ensure the efficient operation of the processes and compliance with standard Collect procedures within the region Achieve operational productivity objectives Manage the end-to-end ATH (home collection) process 6. Transport Lead the regional transport unit (including the transport hubs) to meet internal customers’ transport needs at the lowest possible cost. 7. Demand Coordinate the regional demand planning activity through accurate forecasting and forecast monitoring 8. Communication: Align with the Transport Managers of other regions and the central Process Owners to ensure consistency, standardisation and process improvements across the different regions Consult with the region’s Production Manager and Planning Manager to resolve any conflicts or issues and enable an E2E way of working 9. Take on a national functional responsibility within Transport In addition to the regional operational responsibility, the Transport Manager acts as the national point of reference for one or more functional domains within Transport. They work closely with the other regions and the Head of Operations to ensure harmonisation, standardisation and continuous improvement within the domain. Possible domains: Workforce Planning, Change, Pallet Distribution, B2B Distribution, MPO SPOC,...