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Essity’s purpose is to make it easier for hygiene, health and well-being to be part of everyday life.\nWe are looking for an experienced and proactive Transport Manager to lead and optimise our transport operations, ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and efficient movement of goods while delivering exceptional service to our customers and stakeholders.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within our Supply Chain team, driving transport performance, strengthening carrier relationships, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across our logistics network.\nAbout the Role:\nAs Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing finished goods transportation across our operations, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, and at the best possible cost. You will manage transport providers, monitor performance, lead optimisation initiatives, and help shape transport strategies that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.\nSafety will be at the heart of everything you do, with a strong commitment to our I Care culture and creating a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace.\nWhat You Will Do:\nManage and oversee finished goods shipments across warehouses and manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.\nIntroduce, monitor, and drive transport standards and key performance indicators (KPIs).\nBuild strong partnerships with transport providers and monitor carrier performance through regular KPI reviews.\nLead transport tender processes and negotiate competitive transport agreements and contracts.\nIdentify and deliver transport cost optimisation and network improvement initiatives.\nAnalyse transport costs, budgets, tariffs, and financial performance to support business objectives.\nManage claims and carrier-related issues in accordance with company procedures.\nConduct regular visits to warehouses, plants, and customer locations to ensure transport processes are operating effectively.\nCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve service levels and transport efficiency.\nParticipate in transport-related incident and accident investigations as required.\nProvide leadership, coaching, and support to transport coordinators where applicable\nWho You Are:\nYou are a collaborative and results-focused logistics professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for continuous improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong relationships while balancing operational performance, customer expectations, and cost management.\nYou will ideally bring:\nExperience managing transport, logistics, or supply chain operations.\nStrong knowledge of road freight and transport management practices.\nExperience with transport tendering, contract negotiation, and carrier management.\nDemonstrated ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities.\nStrong financial and budget management skills.\nExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.\nA continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.\nCommitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.\nLeadership experience or the ability to guide and influence others effectively.\nWhat We Can Offer You:\nOur purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.\nIn addition, we offer:\nA supportive and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself.\nOpportunities for professional development and career growth.\nA collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.\nThe chance to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation.\nEmployee wellbeing initiatives and access to health and wellness programs.\nCompetitive remuneration and benefits package.\nReady for your next move? Apply now! 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