Head of Transport

About The Role

With over 500 stores, manufacturing sites, and a growing online presence, Morrisons is at the heart of communities across the UK. Our broad business scope offers endless opportunities for innovation and growth, and under the leadership of our new CEO, RamiBaitiéh, we're poised for even greater success.

As Head of Transport, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our nationwide network. While based at our Logistics hub in Wakefield, we welcome candidates from anywhere in the UK, as you'll oversee our transport operations across the country.

Reporting to our Logistics Director, you'll be instrumental in shaping our transport strategy and driving commercial success. We're looking for a leader who is not only commercially astute but also brings expertise in contract management, particularly with third party logistics. Your role will involve building revenue streams and fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers, steering our transport function towards greater efficiency and profitability.

At Morrisons we value innovation and progressive thinking. We're not just looking for someone with a traditional "trucks and trailers" background. Instead, we want a forward thinker who can lead our transport team into the future, leveraging technology and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Speaking of the team, you'll have the opportunity to develop and mentor a talented group of individuals who can benefit from your wealth of experience and sector knowledge to further enhance their skills and expertise.

About The Company

Our modern Head Office on the edge of Bradford is home to our different support teams from tech, marketing and finance to HR, trading and supply chain.

Alive with activity, this is where decisions are made and our corporate teams make sure everything runs smoothly. Here, you'll find comfy breakout areas, a coffee shop, newsagents and subsidised restaurant all within commuting distance of Leeds, Manchester and the Yorkshire Dales - always with free parking.

We host regular seasonal events and you'll often find our suppliers on site sharing details of their latest product. We're also committed to fundraising for our current charity partner.

Our business is fast paced and ever changing, as such we've lots of opportunities for you to play your part in our success. We'd love to meet you…

Some of the benefits you can expect as follows;

• 15% colleague discount in our stores and online, plus an additional 10% card for a friend or family members (subject to fair usage)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• 4 and a half day working week with flexible working hours
• Company pension contributions
• Perks with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• A range of family friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

About You

You'll have the following skills and experience:

• Commercial acumen and strategic thinker

• Experience in fast paced Logistics sectors

• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills

• Strong leadership and develop and build capability

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics

• Problem-solving skills and ability to make timely decisions

• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment

• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• Proficiency in project management and organisational skills

• High level of integrity and professionalism

Join us at Morrisons and be part of a company that's not just shaping the future of retail, but also revolutionising the way we think about transport and logistics.