Headquartered in North Yorkshire, my client has a turnover of circa £130 million and employs a workforce of 350 across 17 strategically located sites in Yorkshire and Lancashire. With a history of serving its region and industry, my client is recognised for its commitment to excellence, providing a wide range of products and services that cater to both local communities and businesses.
The company's expansive network of sites ensures it is well-positioned to meet customer needs efficiently and effectively. With a strong regional presence allows it to deliver value and maintain close ties with its clients, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and reliability.
Sustainability and innovation are central to Group operations, reflecting its forward-thinking approach in a competitive marketplace. By continually investing in its people, processes, and infrastructure, the company remains a key player in its sector, looking toward future growth and diversification.
Key Opportunities:
Wealth of Experience: The logistics team has deep knowledge due to long tenures, presenting an opportunity to leverage experience while modernising processes.Cultural Shift: The department operates in a traditional Monday-to-Friday culture, which requires transformation for greater flexibility and operational efficiency.Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute a comprehensive transport strategy aligned with the business goals.
Implement the centralisation of transport operations to drive efficiency and cost reductions.
Forecast and manage transport budgets, optimising resources for scalability and profitability.
Collaborate with other senior management to align transport operations with warehousing, procurement, and sales functions.
Oversee the daily transport operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods across all sites.
Lead the design and implementation of best-in-class logistics processes, including route planning, scheduling, and vehicle utilisation.
Develop KPIs for performance measurement, continuously improving key metrics like delivery times, cost per delivery, and fleet utilisation rates.Responsibilities:
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