Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Transport Manager?
Could you be the new link in someone's chain…
The UK is an absolute hive of activity with almost every kind of vehicle and transport zooming all over the country delivering, visiting, transporting and carrying people and all your daily goods. Train lines are full to bursting, as are our roads. Airports handle a ton of domestic and international flights 24/7 and our ferry and cargo ports are amongst the busiest in the world. So how would you like to be in charge of managing some of this vital network? Or does it sound like a nightmare?<br/><br/> What does a transport manager do?<br/><br/> A transport manager will be in charge of managing the organisation and control of resources that are in place to deliver services to existing customers. While a large portion of the role is normally controlling finances, strategy is a large part of this role too. Researching and implementing new solutions to increase efficiency is a crucial part of the role of a transport manager.<br/><br/> Day to day as a transport manager you would be managing teams of drivers and helping them develop their problem solving skills. Looking after schedules and dealing with any problems that might occur. The role may also involve liaising with clients and vendors to ensure communications are all accurate and professional.<br/><br/> What skills do you need?<br/><br/> Assuming you are not already a transport manager, you will need to have several years' experience working in a similar role and have a transport operations qualification. You will need to have a great deal of experience working with people at all levels of an organisation and be able to negotiate competently. Your financial management skills will need to be second-to-none, as you need to be able to manage large budgets with skill and efficiency.<br/><br/> One key skill you will need to either have in your briefcase or be able to pick up very quickly is the ability to use, operate and manipulate a range of supply chain solutions software. Transport management software tends to require a high level of skill to manipulate and you need to be able to see beyond what it offers and try to get to the root of any problems quickly using this and other software as a supply chain analysis tool.<br/><br/> What will the job be like?<br/><br/> Pressure will be something you will have to get used to as you will have directors and stakeholders who are keen to see efficiencies improve and deadlines met as standard. You may also have to spend a lot of time on the road visiting cargo hubs and management offices.<br/><br/><br/><br/>
About the Author
Sam Qam is a transport manager. He is an expert in transport management software and has even developed his own software as a supply chain that is used in many countries worldwide.
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