Job Description

Transport Supervisor - Transport & Logistics - G Plan

WHO ARE SOFA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL?

Sofa Brand International is a market leader, with a turnover of close to 70m, and home to five unique sofa brands: Duresta, Parker Knoll, G Plan, Collins & Hayes, The Lounge Co.

Our range of contemporary and classic styles reflect the individual needs and lifestyles of our customers and can be found in 600 retail outlets across the UK. Sofa Brands International has a collective heritage of over 500 years' experience in the industry. With a wealth of design, manufacturing, sales, and marketing talent, we are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to British-made, handcrafted furniture.

At the heart of the group lies great British design and craftsmanship. Every piece of furniture from SBI's six brands is made by hand in purpose-built factories in Nottinghamshire and Wiltshire. The group excels in combining the best of traditional furniture making methods with cutting-edge techniques.

At Sofa Brands International, we work hard to offer the best in the industry and we're the largest manufacturer of quality sofas in UK. Our employees are the lifeblood of SBI; the group currently employs 700 people.

Job Overview

As a key member of the Transport and Logistics team, the role holder's key duties will be to support the Transport department and help within the operational running of the site. You will help the Group Logistics Director and Transport Planner and will work with our warehouse team to ensure a timely dispatch and support the management with safety and legal compliance.

Assist the Transport Planner in completing the weekly transport plan. Act as first point of contact for any driver issues that occur during the shift, If RTA/collision, collate relevant information as a start point for accident/incident investigation Review driver daily check sheets with the drivers, ensuring that all vehicles are roadworthy, and any defects raised during vehicle checks are completed and all accidents/damage reported daily Ensuring all new drivers (Agency) are licenced checked, assessed and inducted prior to first shift Monitoring & managing information from the vehicle telematics system Undertaking H&S tasks e.g. yard walks, vehicle checks Despatch loads and prepare paperwork. Assist transport manager with purchase orders Ensure all areas of Health and Safety are adhered to, and correct use of safety footwear and ear protection always. Adhere to department housekeeping, ensuring all areas and workstations are kept tidy, safe and in full working order. Any other reasonable duties asked to undertake. Work within the guidelines of the companies Health and Safety Policy. Provide cover for the Transport Planner

Qualities we value

Taking initiative, acting as a leader, able to take responsibility for actions and mistakes. Being a team player and able to work as a team to resolve challenges, understanding and delivering on the needs of our internal and external customers. Acting with pace and agility, being innovative, constructive and has a positive attitude.

Qualifications & Skills - REQUIREDED:

Good Geographical Knowledge Experience of working in a busy transport office Knowledge and Experience Using / Maintaining Paragon Transport Routing Software Knowledge and Experience Using Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system. Monitoring and Recording of Driver Hours in Line with the Road Transport Directive. Communication With Our Associates and Stakeholders Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills Knowledge and Experience of Using / Reporting Satellite Tracking Systems Ability to Create Professional Reports and data processing.

Qualifications & Skills - preferred:

Mangers CPC desired but not essential

Diversity

At Sofa Brands International, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our people, our customers, and our wider community that we live in.

Sofa Brands International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will never discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking
Work Location: In person