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Transport Supervisor

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk

Expire in: a month

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Supervisor to join a growing and successful company based in the Suffolk area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven logistics professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day transport operation. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for coordinating transport activities, supporting operational efficiency and ensuring a consistently high level of service is delivered to customers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Include:

  * Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day transport operation to ensure shipments and deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timeframes.

  * Liaise closely with hauliers, drivers, warehouse teams and internal departments to ensure the smooth movement of goods.

  * Allocate and coordinate transport requirements, ensuring resources are utilised effectively.

  * Monitor transport schedules and proactively address any delays, issues or operational challenges.

  * Use transport and logistics software to book, manage and track shipments.

  * Ensure transport activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements and relevant industry regulations.

  * Support the management of transport costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and maintain cost effectiveness.

  * Provide guidance and support to the wider transport team, helping to maintain high operational standards.

  * Respond promptly to customer and internal enquiries, providing effective solutions and maintaining excellent communication throughout.

  * Identify opportunities to improve transport processes, efficiency and service levels.

  * Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service within a fast-paced logistics environment.

Skills & Experience Required:

  * Previous experience within the logistics, transport or haulage industry, ideally within a supervisory role

  * Strong understanding of transport operations, planning and delivery processes.

  * Experience using transport management systems (TMS), logistics software or similar industry-specific systems.

  * Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with hauliers, drivers, customers and internal teams.

  * A proactive, positive and solutions-focused approach to work.

  * Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions when working under pressure.

  * Strong attention to detail with a focus on operational efficiency, compliance and customer service

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