Head of Transport & Logistics required for Mayo based company.
Head of Transport & Logistics is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational performance, and continuous improvement of the company’s transport, fleet, and logistics functions. The role ensures safe, compliant, cost-effective, and efficient movement of goods and services while supporting overall business growth and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver the company’s transport and logistics strategy aligned with company’s objectives.
- Provide executive-level leadership across fleet operations, warehousing, distribution, supply chain logistics and accounts dept.
- Lead long-term planning for capacity, infrastructure, technology, and sustainability initiatives.
Operational Management
- Oversee daily transport and logistics operations to ensure service levels, efficiency, and reliability.
- Ensure optimal route planning, fleet utilisation, and resource allocation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve delivery performance, and increase productivity.
Compliance, Safety & Risk
- Ensure full compliance with all transport, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Champion a strong safety culture across drivers, depot staff, and management teams.
- Manage risk, incident response, audits, and corrective actions.
Financial & Commercial Management
- In conjunction with MD may need to negotiate and manage contracts with third-party logistics providers, suppliers, and service partners.
- Deliver measurable cost savings and value-for-money improvements.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop senior managers and operational team.
- Drive performance management and skills development.
- Promote engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
Innovation & Sustainability
- Lead digital transformation initiatives including fleet technology, telematics, and data analytics in conjunction with senior managers.
- Drive sustainability objectives, including emissions reduction, fuel efficiency, and alternative transport solutions.
- Monitor industry trends and implement best practices.
Requirements:
- Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Professional qualifications in transport or logistics would be an advantage.
- 5+ years’ experience managing transport, logistics and supply chain operations in a high-volume environment, with proven people management experience.
- Proven track record managing fleets and logistics networks.
- Strong commercial, financial and strategic planning capability.
- In-depth knowledge of transport regulations, health & safety, and compliance.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Decisive, resilient, and results-driven
- High integrity and commitment to safety
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Noeleen Stewart.
noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706712
