Transport Manager

Job Description

Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Seniority for this role: Mid-Senior level
Transport Manager Workplace: Nicolae Canea 140 – 158, district 2, Bucharest GXO is a world leader in providing cutting-edge logistics solutions for multinational companies and blue-chip market leaders. Our ultimate vision: create game-changing opportunities for the world’s best companies. The sole focus of our business is on moving goods through supply chains with critical efficiency and reliability. When we talk with customers, we want to know their most complex requirements and biggest challenges. The logistics processes that we engineer create faster, leaner, smarter supply chains tailored to those needs. Our decades of experience in B2B and B2C verticals and our significant investments in innovation have put us in a strong position to capitalize on the tailwinds in our industry. These tailwinds include customer demand for advanced automation, the ongoing growth in ecommerce and the trend toward outsourcing supply chain services — all core competencies of GXO that set up our customers for success. Logistics at full potential. Responsibilities Coordinates the day-to-day transportation operations of the company and directs major projects Formulates and execute transportation strategies that ensure the efficient and cost-effective movement of goods and materials Oversees transportation budgets and expenses, including negotiating contracts with carriers and vendors to secure competitive rates Monitor and evaluate transportation performance metrics, including on-time delivery, transportation costs and carrier performance, to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Answers customers’ questions, resolves problems, and maintains customer satisfaction Involved in projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project plan Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders Profile of canditate: Min 5 years experience in leading a transportation team Knowledge of transport methods, costs and benefits Excellent problem-solving skills Experience in overseeing P&L and managed large projects and provid customer service support Awareness of industry’s latest technology trends and applications Proficiency in English Show more Show less