Transport Specialist

Job Description

Transport SpecialistCarrington, ManchesterJob reference:WD-0007383We were proud to be voted in the Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For - our 14th consecutive year in the list.Whats the roleThis role will be the first step to an international career in logistics where you will have the opportunity to provide high quality of customer deliveries by monitoring and controlling all aspects of our domestic outbound deliveries.Who is HiltiHilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belongingacross our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.Main TasksLeading the daily 3PL Transport operations in GB and IrelandManage, implement end-2-end transportation processes & visibilityAchieve targeted OTIF service levels across GB & IREAchieve targets set for freight spend in all categories and reduce costs through transportation initiatives for the GB & IREEnsure resilience and sustainability in the transport networkExecute the Logistics and Transport strategyEnsure the performance of the service providers at targeted levelsFocus on customer experience in collaboration with Customer solutions / Service and balance service levels with costSupplementary tasksProactively manage service providers in order to anticipate and manage risk, performance and quality issuesProject managementEnsure freight audit complianceReport on Transportation milestones, events, cost initiatives and conduct analyticsWhat does the role involveYou will be our Transport Specialist for not only Great Britain but our Northern Europe region. You will also have the opportunity to effectively manage freight costs in order to achieve productivity targets. Working in a team environment you will have regular contact with team members in other functions both domestically and internationally.Although based in our new facility in Carrington Gateway, there will be occasional opportunities to travel within in Northern and Central Europe.What do we offerWe really value our people and weve worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include:Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus6% employer pension contributionsPrivate Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme33 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annuallyPaid leave to work on charitable projectsHilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashbackWere currently working from home but later in 2021 will move to new premises at Circle Square in Central Manchester. There will be free parking and we will be located a short walk from Oxford Rd train station and St Peters Square tram stop. Well offer ahybrid working pattern between the office and home and different ways to work flexibly so please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.What you need is:

• Educated to at least Degree Level (Masters Preferred)
• Previous Supply Chain experience, transport experience an advantage
• Proven IT experience, SAP experience an advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Desire to further develop in Logistics & Supply Chain
• Excellent communication skills
• International mobility for longer term career progression outside of the UK

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