A Group Transport Manager

GROUP TRANSPORT MANAGER (M/F)

Job description

Objective

• Arrange the transport of the Group’s goods to our customers and subsidiaries
• Manage regulatory compliance in relation to transport
• Continuously improve the service provided to customers and subsidiaries
• Ensure compliance with customs and regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to hazardous materials

Job description

• Selection of and negotiations with carriers and freight forwarders
• Assistance with the resolution of transport disputes
• Monitoring compliance with current regulations, standards and procedures applicable to the national and international transport of dangerous goods
• Definition and monitoring of the Group’s transport policy
• Customer service level guarantee
• Liaison with Customs authorities, Group liaison officer

The main tasks are:

Transport:

• Select, assess and list carriers and freight forwarders
• Support subsidiaries in selecting service providers and conducting negotiations regarding contracts, rates and transport terms, with a view to optimising costs and service quality
• Negotiate rates and ensure they are adhered to; keep the database up to date
• Draw up transport rates for the sales department and keep the database up to date
• To provide practical solutions to the challenges encountered in the preparation or execution of domestic and international shipments
• Identify and propose technical and organisational solutions that enable:
• to improve transport reliability
• to reduce costs and lead times
• to optimise groupage and load factors
• Assist in the resolution of transport disputes
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of logistics and transport processes

Reglementation:

• Monitor national and international transport regulations, particularly those relating to the transport of dangerous goods
• Raise awareness among subsidiaries and support them in implementing regulatory procedures
• To oversee the development of operations relating to ‘Known Consignor’ status and ensure compliance

Customs department contact:

• Organise and implement procedures for French and foreign customs authorities
• To act as the main point of contact for French and foreign customs authorities (authorised representative)
• Determine the costs, duties and taxes associated with imports and exports, and ensure they are applied correctlyTo study and implement international trade agreements and tariff preferences
• Populate the ERP system with regulatory and customs data
• Take part in audits and inspections carried out by the relevant authorities
• Establish and monitor Group-level transport performance indicators

Ideal candidate

Education and experience

• A degree (3 to 5 years of higher education) in transport, logistics, supply chain management or international trade, and/or significant experience in international transport and customs management.

Technical skills

• Expertise in international transport and customs regulations
• Knowledge of Incoterms
• Knowledge of the transport of dangerous goods
• Proficiency in ERP and office software
• Cost analysis capabilities and performance indicators

Soft skills

• Negotiation skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Responsiveness and priority management

Languages

• Business English

Interpersonal skills

• Analytical skills
• Proactive approach
• Rigour
• Proactivity
• Ambition

Expertise

• ERP
• Retail
• Litigation management
• Performance measurement
• Logistics
• Performance management
• Client support
• Purchasing negotiations
• Audit
• Compliance monitoring
• Priority management
• Implementation of procedures
• Database
• Quality
• Regulations
• Cost reduction
• Office software
• Continuous improvement
• Import – export
• International Commercial Terms

Company

BIOLANDES, an industrial group specialising in plant extraction for the perfume, cosmetics and flavouring industries

Recruitment contact: JEAN-FRANCOIS ROUSSE – Head of Human Resources

You can also find all our offers on our website biolandes.com