Senior Transport Manager Recruitment

Description

We are a company with dynamic evolution in the transport and logistics sector, recognized for high quality standards and an orientation towards efficiency. In order to consolidate the management team and optimize national and international logistics operations, we are recruiting an experienced Transport Manager with a strategic vision and demonstrated leadership skills.

Main objective of the role: Ensure absolute legal compliance of transport operations, optimize fleet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), reduce operational costs, and strategically coordinate the logistics team and navigational personnel (drivers).

Requirements and Selection Criteria:

1. Mandatory Certifications and Legal Requirements:

• Professional Competence Certificate for Transport Manager (ARR Attestation) valid for goods;

• Fulfillment of legal honorability conditions (no criminal record in the field, no serious sanctions from ISCTR/ANAF/ITM);

• Completed higher education (Technical, Transport, or Economic profile represents a competitive advantage).

2. Experience and Technical Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a transport management or large-scale logistics coordination position;

• Advanced knowledge of specific legislation: Regulation (EC) No. 561/2006 (driving and rest times), Mobility Package, CMR and ADR agreements;

• Expertise in using advanced GPS monitoring systems, Fleet Management Systems (FMS), and ERP / TMS (Transport Management System) software solutions;

• Advanced financial analysis skills: cost control per kilometer (TCO), fuel consumption management, fleet maintenance optimization;

• English language – advanced level (C1/C2 - written, read, spoken); a second international circulation language is a major asset.

3. Leadership Skills and Soft Skills:

• Excellent negotiation skills (in relation to service providers, freight forwarders, and strategic clients);

• High resistance to stress and ability to make critical decisions in real-time (crisis management, accidents, traffic controls);

• Assertive leadership, ability to motivate, and conflict management in diverse teams.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management and Legal Compliance:

• Exercise effective and permanent management of the company's transport activities, in full compliance with ARR and ISCTR regulations;

• Rigorous monitoring of drivers' tachographs and tachograph cards, ensuring data download and archiving according to the law;

• Guarantee the legality of all transport documents (execution licenses, conformity copies, RCA/CMR insurance, technical inspections ITP, ADR approvals).

2. Financial Optimization and KPIs:

• Elaboration, monitoring, and execution of the annual transport department budget;

• Tracking and improving key performance indicators (KPIs): fleet utilization rate, empty kilometers, average consumption, On-Time In-Full (OTIF) deliveries;

• Negotiation of contracts with fuel suppliers, spare parts, car services, and insurance to obtain the best commercial conditions.

3. Fleet and Human Resources Coordination:

• Planning, organization, and supervision of the daily activity of dispatchers and the driver team;

• Implementation of internal driver evaluation and bonus systems based on driving style (eco-driving) and efficiency;

• Management of relations with state institutions during thematic or in-depth controls.

Interested individuals are requested to send their CV to the email address:

[email protected]