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Carrier Manager – Logistics

December 2, 2021 | Comments Off on Carrier Manager – Logistics

Carrier Manager Full time Breedon on the Hill, Derby

Breedon is a leading constructions materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, with around 1 billion tonnes of mineral Reserves and Resources. Breedon has a strong growth strategy having significantly expanded in 2020/21 with the acquisition of the Cemex assets, delivering an additional 170 million tonnes.

We are seeking a Carrier Manager to join our team based at Breedon on the Hill, Derby.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the key responsibilities of this role will be to:

  • Plan, manage and evaluate internal transfers operations liaising with stakeholders, logistics providers and transportation companies
  • Create and implement best practice logistics principles processes across the internal transfers organisation to improve operational and financial performance
  • Deliver solutions to logistics problems while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
  • Review carrier accounts to ensure best rates
  • Recommend optimal transport models, routes, or frequency
  • Select carriers/suppliers and monitor service against performance criteria

The successful candidate skills:

  • Proven management skills with the ability to optimise team performance and development
  • Highly skilled in communication with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Customer focused
  • Proven analytical, problem solving and organisational skills
  • Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities
  • Project management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail skills
    • Prior experience of working in logistics/supply chain/transportation function and a comprehensive knowledge of logistics processes and procedures
    • Experience in carrier/account management
  • Expert knowledge of technical regulations related to Logistics
  • Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including knowledge and understanding of specialist systems.
  • Advanced Excel user

    • A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

    The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

    At Breedon, we are committed to making a material difference to our colleagues, customers, and communities. We take a value-led approach in all our activities and respect the contribution of our colleagues in making this happen. In respect of this we're working continuously to construct an inclusive working environment, promoting an environment where colleagues can be themselves, feel valued, respected, and able to give their best.

    Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 17th December, 2021

    By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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