Intermodal Transport Manager

Position: Intermodal Transport Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Salary:

• Competitive salary
• Modern & welcoming working environment
• Pension – 8% of base salary (after 6 month probationary period)
• Access to in-house and relevant external training
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• 21 days annual leave initially, rising to a maximum of 25 days

Location: Dublin

Reference: Jan 021

Position

We are currently recruiting for an Intermodal Transport Manager for our client, a positive, diverse, and
supportive company. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, ambitious and have a proven
track record working in a fast-paced environment. The role represents a real opportunity to an
individual who thrives in a dynamic, busy environment. As an integral part of the management team
the successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director.

Role

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the intermodal transport process for Ireland
and will be based in their Dublin office, while maintaining a strong relationship with both our suppliers
and customers and working closely with senior management and all other departments within the
business.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily running of the transport department to ensure efficient delivery of
  goods to customers within agreed service levels.
• Working closely with the inbound and outbound teams in conjunction to the vessel
  schedules optimising delivery networks.
• Support and implement service improvements strategies in line with customer needs and
  other areas of the business.
• Motivate and develop the teams through engagement, training, and personal development
  programmes.
• Collaborating with third party trucking companies and hauliers ensuring best practice and
  continuous improvement.
• Negotiate contracted rates in agreement with the senior management team and liaise with
  the contracts team in head office to standardise our local haulage contracts.
• Implement process improvement & costs saving strategies within container logistics.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with clients, suppliers and various third parties.
• Responsible for handling client accounts, controlling of collections and deliveries.
• Analysing company processes and procedures ensuring best practice.
• Developing process enhancement strategies and transport solutions.
• Supporting the company regarding its carbon footprint.

Skills and Experience

• CPC (Certificate of professional competence) road haulage.
• ADR qualification.
• Excellent background knowledge within the road transport industry and current regulations.
• Good geographical awareness within Ireland road transport networks.
• Ability to deliver a highly efficient & streamlined transport solutions.
• Manager who is skilled in setting clear objectives and motivating their team.
• Leadership and motivational qualities and proven experience of building a team.
• Commercially focused, consumer oriented and customer service driven.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in a pressured environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Health & Safety policy.
• Experience working within the ROI / NI markets.
• Framework gained with third party road transport companies.
• Transport planning experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word / Excel.

Package

• Competitive salary
• Modern & welcoming working environment
• Pension – 8% of base salary (after 6 month probationary period)
• Access to in-house and relevant external training
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• 21 days annual leave initially, rising to a maximum of 25 days

Next Step

If you wish to discuss this or any other position in complete confidence contact Frank Kinsella on (01) 685 6480 or alternatively upload your CV below