Transport and Warehouse Manager

Location Middlesbrough
Discipline: Office Support & Sales
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Emily Watson

Contact email: emily@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 22704
Published: 15 days ago

Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in transport and warehouse management? My client based in Middlesbrough is looking for an experienced and dynamic Transport & Warehouse Managerto lead their teams and ensure their logistics, stock control, and despatch operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee Transport, Despatch, and Stock Holding Functions.

  • Lead and manage teams to ensure on-time deliveries and effective stock management.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with sub-contract logistics companies, ensuring optimal service and cost-effectiveness.

  • Monitor and control freight costs, identifying savings opportunities.

  • Ensure compliance with export specifications and regulations.

  • Drive continuous process improvements across transportation and despatch operations.

  • Maintain the SAP ERP system for stock and delivery accuracy, producing reports to monitor performance.

  • Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, customers, and transport providers to resolve escalated issues.

  • Ensure all despatch operations align with customer requirements and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a warehousing, transport, or logistics role.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and develop teams.

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP knowledge advantageous).

  • CILT Level 3 qualification (or higher) preferred.

  • A proactive, can-do attitude and eagerness to take on new responsibilities.

Additional information:

  • Location: Middlesbrough

  • Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

  • Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:00 am-4:00 pm; Fri, 8:00 am-2:00 pm