This is a unique opportunity for an innovative and visionary leader to join FM Conway as our Transport and Logistics Director, reporting directly to the board and collaborating closely with our existing Transport and Logistics Director. In this influential senior role, you’ll drive the optimization of our logistics operations, champion cost-effective strategies, and enhance operational efficiency across the company. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and execute logistics strategies that align with our broader vision, while collaborating closely with FM Conway’s divisions to implement cutting-edge technologies. This high-impact role involves overseeing budgets, ensuring compliance, and developing talent, all while playing a critical role in risk management and ensuring long-term supply chain resilience. If you're eager to lead transformative change and make a lasting impact then this could be the perfect role for you! This is a permanent, full-time position at our head office in Sevenoaks, Kent.
The duties of the Transport and Logistics Director role will include:
- Reviewing and forecasting workflow, manpower, and space requirements for logistics operations
- Analysing logistical challenges and develop innovative solutions
- Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to ensure smooth operations
- Tracking and monitoring key factors such as quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
- Resolving arising problems or complaints to maintain customer satisfaction
- Developing transportation strategies to meet cost, productivity, accuracy, and timeliness targets
- Managing and overseeing the transportation budget, preparing and approving the department’s annual financial plan
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and lead the development of safety training programs for staff
What skills and experience do you need?
The ideal candidate for this Transport and Logistics Director role will have a relevant bachelor's degree in fields such as Supply Chain Management or Logistics, with an advanced degree like an MBA being a plus. Professional certifications, including those from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and CPC qualifications, are highly regarded, alongside process improvement and technology certifications like Six Sigma. A vast amount of leadership experience in logistics, managing large teams and global supply chains is essential. Key skills include strategic leadership, operational expertise, problem-solving, financial acumen, and proficiency in logistics software systems. Additionally, the role requires industry-specific knowledge of regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
What benefits will you receive?
As our Transport and Logistics Director, we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, healthcare, a car allowance, a company bonus, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders. Based from our Sevenoaks Head Office you will have free access to our on-site gym and subsidised restaurant.
A brief introduction to FM Conway and our Transport Division
FM Conway is a family run business with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. As a family business the heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.
FM Conway manufactures a comprehensive range of high-quality aggregates, asphalt and concrete products for use on the UK's highway network as well as for other construction and maintenance projects. We deliver vital infrastructure services that help keep people, communities and businesses moving.
So if you would like to Join our Family as our Transport and Logistics Director then please click ‘apply’ today.
Closing Date: 07/11/2024
FM Conway is an award-winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life. EDI-Strategy
At our heart we are a family that recognises and embraces individuality, so if you are excited about this role but you are unsure if you meet all of the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may still be the right candidate for this or another role we are recruiting for.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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