Subcontract Manager *Internal applications only*

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

As Sub Contract Manager you will manage the daily function of the Subcontract team and lead two direct reports. Your team will be responsible for managing subbed volumes covered by 3rd party partners, claims and incidents resulting from subbed work and haulier performance and compliance.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.

Key Duties of a Subcontract Manager:

• Manage subbed volumes.
• Implement subcontract strategy based on forecasted volumes.
• Manage haulier performance.
• Manage and control all external sub hauliers to ensure 100% legal compliance.
• Manage and control claims and returns that may arise to reduce the company’s liability of losses.
• Take on additional work from 3rd party hauliers to reduce empty running on Stobart Fleet.
• Be the point of contact for purchase order queries.
• Support Central Team as required.

• Previous experience within a similar role within Transport Operations.
• Knowledge of the transport industry.
• Expert knowledge in GTS.
• Demonstrable planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communicator across all levels.
• Able to work under pressure and collaborating with a range of departments across the business, from Planning through to Forecasting.
• IT Literate including Microsoft word, excel and outlook.

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement 
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!