Transport manager - nz

Essity is a leading consumer care and hygiene solutions company, manufacturing and marketing a number of market leading brands including Sorbent, Purex, Handee Ultra, Libra, Tork and TENA. Essity’s purpose is to make it easier for hygiene, health and well-being to be part of everyday life.

We 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.

This 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.

About the Role:

As 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. Safety 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.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and oversee finished goods shipments across warehouses and manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Introduce, monitor, and drive transport standards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Build strong partnerships with transport providers and monitor carrier performance through regular KPI reviews.
• Lead transport tender processes and negotiate competitive transport agreements and contracts.
• Identify and deliver transport cost optimisation and network improvement initiatives.
• Analyse transport costs, budgets, tariffs, and financial performance to support business objectives.
• Manage claims and carrier-related issues in accordance with company procedures.
• Conduct regular visits to warehouses, plants, and customer locations to ensure transport processes are operating effectively.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve service levels and transport efficiency.
• Participate in transport-related incident and accident investigations as required.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to transport coordinators where applicable.

Who You Are:

You 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.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience managing transport, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of road freight and transport management practices.
• Experience with transport tendering, contract negotiation, and carrier management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Strong financial and budget management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Leadership experience or the ability to guide and influence others effectively.

What We Can Offer You:

Our 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.

In addition, we offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and access to health and wellness programs.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Ready for your next move? Apply now! Early applications encouraged.

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