Transport Manager

Freight Forwarder | Tullamarine Location | $95,000 plus super | Transport Manager | Lead a team of 3 | CW1 | National Focus | Internal Progression | FCL, LCL, Air, Domestic

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Australian-owned, our client is a freight forwarder, 3PL and Supply Chain provider built by excellence and professionalism. Accessing and adopting modern systems and processes to navigate the current market challenges.

ABOUT THE ROLE
With growth, our client wants to add a Transport Manager leading a small, dedicated team. Working on multiple aspects of cartage with a focus on mentoring the transport team, including processes and leadership. The role, working in a team of 3 will also provide transport operations to various FCL, LCL, Air and domestic rail/road/ship cartage. The ideal candidate will come from an autonomous role within the freight forwarding cartage at a senior or supervisory level.

DUTIES

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure on time in full deliveries
• Lead the team ensuring workloads and responsibility is evenly distributed
• Maintain, update and ensure KPI's per team/stakeholder requirements
• First escalation point for staff with department issues
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive, previous cartage (air, LCL, FCL) experience in freight forwarding
• Exposure at the Senior or Supervisor level in a transport team and ready to step into a management role
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in written text
• Sound systems usage ability (CW1, ICS, 1-stop)
• Exposure to KPI's and tangible targets

COMPANY CULTURE
Mature and settled team with a distinctly local feel. This company values loyalty and long-standing relationships. Scope for training and promotion when the opportunity arises will open doors for a long-term dedicated operator

BENEFITS

• Tullamarine location
• Additional training and guidance provided
• Suit candidate with an autonomous mindset
• WFH and Office balance

To apply online please click on the apply link and send your resume in WORD format. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Andrew Bennett on 0409 137 399.

COVID-19: The health & safety of our team, candidates and our community are very important to us.

Therefore, we will be completing all of our recruitment processes via digital channels for the near future.