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Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Transport Operations Manager

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVitrolles, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of experience in a similar role, with recognized team-management experience.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulations, including social legislation, dangerous-goods transport, and vehicle regulations.
  • Strong awareness of health, safety, and environment issues.
  • Ability to manage numerous files and topics while respecting deadlines and prioritizing work.
  • Good interpersonal skills, customer-service orientation, listening ability, and analytical perspective.
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a changing environment.
  • Proficiency with computer tools, especially Excel, and familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems, ideally SAP and the STS time-management tool.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of drivers by conducting professional and performance reviews, setting objectives, determining training needs, escalating driver issues, and handling first-level disciplinary procedures.
  • Participate in driver recruitment, ensure operational onboarding of new drivers, and ensure completion of their training.
  • Facilitate the driver collective with support from the Transport Manager, including quarterly driver meetings.
  • Organize drivers’ operational activity by planning delivery routes according to customer order books and optimizing resource use.
  • Act as the daily interface between customers, contracted carriers, and company departments including Sales, Supply, Depot, and Quality and Safety.
  • Monitor the proper completion of operations performed by the team, answer drivers’ questions during routes, and ensure post-route debriefing.
  • Organize the driver team’s activity in compliance with working-time rules and social regulations, manage driver schedules, and monitor working hours and violations.
  • Ensure the compliance and proper condition of driver equipment, and schedule and initiate regulatory inspections and vehicle maintenance.
  • Pre-check mechanical and transport-service invoices.
  • Manage and plan transport operations for the Vitrolles and Pointe de Contes depots in compliance with regulations and safety requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SAP and the STS time-management tool.

About the Company

Brenntag

Global distributor of chemicals and logistics

Brenntag is a global chemical distributor connecting manufacturers with users. It provides distribution, logistics, and value-added services to tailor solutions for clients, ensuring efficient delivery across its network. It differentiates itself with a large international network, a broad range of services, and a focus on supply chain efficiency and transparency. Its goal is to help manufacturers reach target markets and customers obtain chemicals reliably while pursuing sustainable operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany
Founded
1874

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