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We are recruiting for a Transport Supervisor to work in an FMCG enviorment for our client in Minworth. This will initially be maternity cover, however it may evolve into a full time role as the company grows.Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.Hours - 6am-6pm, 4 on 4 offSalary - 29,000 - 30,000Holidays - 20 days per annumBenefits - Increased pension contributions, life asurance, Wellness EAP + moreYou will be responsible for transport operations, liaising with third party suppliers, liaising with employed and agency drivers and assisting the Transport Manager with day to day tasks. Duties include:Communicating with the Transport Manager and Transport Planning Teams to maximise backloads, identifying cost saving opportunities, trailier utilisation and cost efficiency.Ensuring effective planning and utilisation of drivers and sub-contract haulage for deliveries out of multiple warehousing sitesActing as a point of escalation to deal with queries by telephone and e-mail for the customerResponsible for building and maintaining a good working relationship with team members, vendors, hauliers and partnersLiaising with traffic and administration teams to ensure the highest standards of performance are maintainedRequired skills/qualifications:Have previous transport experience and be able to demonstrate a high level of transport knowledge and expertise in a busy and demanding enviormentExperience of transport policy and strategy development along with experience of master planning and a good knowledge of transportation and planning systems.CPC National desireable, but not essentialAttention to detail/accuracyGood IT skills including Microsoft PackagesTo apply for this position, or for more information, please contact the Mainstay Recruitment Team or apply on our website or via the link.