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Transport Supervisor
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Felixstowe, Suffolk
- Permanent
- Full Time
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join a growing and successful company based in the Suffolk area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven logistics professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day transport operation. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for coordinating transport activities, supporting operational efficiency and ensuring a consistently high level of service is delivered to customers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:
* Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day transport operation to ensure shipments and deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
* Liaise closely with hauliers, drivers, warehouse teams and internal departments to ensure the smooth movement of goods.
* Allocate and coordinate transport requirements, ensuring resources are utilised effectively.
* Monitor transport schedules and proactively address any delays, issues or operational challenges.
* Use transport and logistics software to book, manage and track shipments.
* Ensure transport activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements and relevant industry regulations.
* Support the management of transport costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain cost effectiveness.
* Provide guidance and support to the wider transport team, helping to maintain high operational standards.
* Respond promptly to customer and internal enquiries, providing effective solutions and maintaining excellent communication throughout.
* Identify opportunities to improve transport processes, efficiency and service levels.
* Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience within the logistics, transport or haulage industry, ideally within a supervisory role
* Strong understanding of transport operations, planning and delivery processes.
* Experience using transport management systems (TMS), logistics software or similar industry-specific systems.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with hauliers, drivers, customers and internal teams.
* A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach to work.
* Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions when working under pressure.
* Strong attention to detail with a focus on operational efficiency, compliance and customer service
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven logistics professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day transport operation. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for coordinating transport activities, supporting operational efficiency and ensuring a consistently high level of service is delivered to customers.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:
* Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day transport operation to ensure shipments and deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timeframes.
* Liaise closely with hauliers, drivers, warehouse teams and internal departments to ensure the smooth movement of goods.
* Allocate and coordinate transport requirements, ensuring resources are utilised effectively.
* Monitor transport schedules and proactively address any delays, issues or operational challenges.
* Use transport and logistics software to book, manage and track shipments.
* Ensure transport activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements and relevant industry regulations.
* Support the management of transport costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain cost effectiveness.
* Provide guidance and support to the wider transport team, helping to maintain high operational standards.
* Respond promptly to customer and internal enquiries, providing effective solutions and maintaining excellent communication throughout.
* Identify opportunities to improve transport processes, efficiency and service levels.
* Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience within the logistics, transport or haulage industry, ideally within a supervisory role
* Strong understanding of transport operations, planning and delivery processes.
* Experience using transport management systems (TMS), logistics software or similar industry-specific systems.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with hauliers, drivers, customers and internal teams.
* A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach to work.
* Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions when working under pressure.
* Strong attention to detail with a focus on operational efficiency, compliance and customer service