Transport Manager

• Lead transport strategy
• Define and deploy the group's transport policy in alignment with Supply Chain and financial objectives
• Harmonize transport practices and processes across the Group's entities
• Identify and implement transport synergies at national and international levels
• Participate in Supply Chain transformation and continuous improvement projects
• Oversee all transport operations: freight contracting/chartering, distribution, inter-site flows, import/export
• Ensure service levels and delivery deadlines are met
• Monitor performance indicators (KPIs) and implement associated action plans
• Optimize transport networks and schemes to reduce costs and improve environmental performance
• Select and manage the Group's transport service providers
• Support the implementation of tenders and framework transport contracts
• Track deliveries and ensure deadlines are met with our customers and suppliers
• Monitor service provider quality: service rate, disputes, claims, improvement plans
• Ensure regulatory compliance of transport operations: road regulations, ADR, customs, security and documentary compliance
• Oversee incident, claims and transport loss management
• Ensure Group procedures and quality standards are applied
• Work closely with logistics, procurement, supply, customer service, finance and commercial teams
• Support sites in improving their transport performance
• Lead transport follow-up meetings with the various subsidiaries and partners

Requirements

• Master’s degree (Bac+4/5) or equivalent in Transport, Logistics or Supply Chain
• 7 to 10+ years' proven experience in a transport function, ideally in a multi-site or international environment
• Proven experience managing service providers and negotiating transport contracts required
• Strong knowledge of transport and customs regulations
• Good understanding of international flows and Incoterms
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), advanced Excel and transport management tools (BOXIA a plus)
• Awareness of CSR and transport flow optimization issues
• Fluent in French and English required. Spanish and/or Italian a plus.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transport strategy, policy deployment, and operational oversight, ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing transport networks for cost efficiency and environmental performance. Proficient in managing service providers and negotiating contracts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance transport performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transport Strategy Leadership
• Transport Policy Deployment
• Service Provider Management
• Transport Regulations Knowledge
• ERP Systems Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Transport Management
• Freight Contracting
• Customs Compliance
• KPI Monitoring
• Transport Flow Optimization
• International Flows Understanding
• Negotiation Skills
• Transport Operations Oversight
• Incident Management
• Continuous Improvement

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Negotiation

Industry Keywords

• Supply Chain
• Logistics
• Transport Policy
• Road Regulations
• ADR
• Incoterms
• CSR Awareness
• Multi-Site Management
• Transport Synergies
• Quality Standards

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• SAP
• Advanced Excel
• Transport Management Tools
• BOXIA