Senior Manager – Transport Operations

About the role

The Senior Manager – Transport will lead end‑to‑end transport operations, covering container haulage and domestic distribution. Reporting to senior leadership, the role is responsible for operational performance, service excellence and financial results while driving continuous improvement and digital innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage transport operational budgets, control costs and achieve profitability targets.
• Optimize vehicle scheduling, route planning and resource allocation in partnership with operations teams.
• Monitor, analyse and report KPIs to improve productivity, service levels and cost efficiency.
• Handle RFQs/RFPs, develop pricing strategies and support business development initiatives.
• Negotiate rates and manage strategic relationships with transport vendors, contractors and service providers.
• Identify new transport business opportunities together with account and commercial teams.
• Lead transformation projects to enhance scalability, service performance and operational efficiency.
• Drive digitalisation through effective use of Transport Management Systems (TMS), data analytics and other operational technologies.
• Oversee incident and accident management, ensuring corrective actions and a strong safety culture.

Required profile

Required skills

• Transport Management System (TMS)
• Data analytics

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of transport within a global logistics leader.
• Culture that encourages continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability.
• Professional and personal growth in a diverse, collaborative environment.