18 Transportation jobs in West Midlands
Principal Engineer - Transportation
Posted 14 days ago
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu00e2u0080u0099s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Start here. Grow here**
Our Streets team, within our Transportation business line, has a vacancy for a **Principal Engineer** based in our Birmingham Office.
The streets team is growing to cater for an increased workload, particularly Active Travel and Bus Priority schemes. It provides concept, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of projects for local authorities and contractors and supports other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised traffic and highways interface.
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team that is actively involved in the delivery of high-profile projects and services to a range of both local and national clients.
As a Principal Engineer, you will provide project management and technical leadership on projects. In doing so you will support our contract commitments whilst ensuring technical excellence and co-ordination between disciplines. You will have the opportunity to undertake line management duties and to mentor and direct junior members of the team and support them in their professional development.
You will have appropriate qualifications and relevant project delivery experience. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team.
**Current & Upcoming Projects:**
Various projects with a range of local authority clients across the region including:
West Midlands Combined Authority / Transport for West Midlands
City of Wolverhampton Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Herefordshire Council
**_Hereu2019s what youu2019ll do:_**
**Deliver:** Provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-disciplinary transportation and urban realm projects. Deliver work from the Birmingham office in conjunction with other teams across the UK and Ireland and our Global delivery centres.
**Oversee:** Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems, including exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
**Provide Expertise:** Offer knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation.
**Ensure Quality:** Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, overcome problems in collaboration with our Clients. Ensure our schemes are delivered to the highest quality in line with AECOMu2019s quality procedures and Project Delivery System.
**Collaborate:** Support a team of multi-disciplinary consultants to deliver integrated designs and build effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Provide technical leadership on projects or packages of work for traffic engineering schemes.
Prepare detailed technical reports, technical specifications and cost estimates.
Act as an AECOM accredited Project Manager, managing the financial performance of projects. (Comprehensive training on AECOMu2019s project management system will be provided).
Lead on quality management and ensure compliance of designs with the requirements of the brief, all applicable standards, regulations and AECOM quality procedures.
Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids.
Undertake Health & Safety duties including ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for the project team and fulfilling all CDM responsibilities including safety in design
Undertake client-facing project duties, representing AECOM as the key point of contact.
Undertake line manager responsibilities for junior staff, providing guidance, management and career planning and completing annual performance evaluations.
Support the technical and professional development of members of the team, sharing knowledge, managing their input into projects and mentoring them towards professional qualification.
**Come grow with us.**
Let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of **our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle** , career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s possible?**
**_Hereu2019s what weu2019re looking for:_**
A relevant degree and have, or be working towards, Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution
A successful track record in the project management and delivery of traffic engineering schemes.
Knowledge and experience of relevant design and safety standards (e.g. DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, CDM Regulations).
Excellent technical and communication skills.
An ability to deal directly with clients.
Experience of team management including technical development and mentoring of staff
_We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at_
_At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!_
**Additional Information**
Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10117067
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Limited
Principal Engineer - Transportation
Posted 14 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu00e2u0080u0099s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Start here. Grow here**
Our Streets team, within our Transportation business line, has a vacancy for a **Principal Engineer** based in our Birmingham Office.
The streets team is growing to cater for an increased workload, particularly Active Travel and Bus Priority schemes. It provides concept, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of projects for local authorities and contractors and supports other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised traffic and highways interface.
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team that is actively involved in the delivery of high-profile projects and services to a range of both local and national clients.
As a Principal Engineer, you will provide project management and technical leadership on projects. In doing so you will support our contract commitments whilst ensuring technical excellence and co-ordination between disciplines. You will have the opportunity to undertake line management duties and to mentor and direct junior members of the team and support them in their professional development.
You will have appropriate qualifications and relevant project delivery experience. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team.
**Current & Upcoming Projects:**
Various projects with a range of local authority clients across the region including:
West Midlands Combined Authority / Transport for West Midlands
City of Wolverhampton Council
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Herefordshire Council
**_Hereu2019s what youu2019ll do:_**
**Deliver:** Provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-disciplinary transportation and urban realm projects. Deliver work from the Birmingham office in conjunction with other teams across the UK and Ireland and our Global delivery centres.
**Oversee:** Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems, including exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
**Provide Expertise:** Offer knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation.
**Ensure Quality:** Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, overcome problems in collaboration with our Clients. Ensure our schemes are delivered to the highest quality in line with AECOMu2019s quality procedures and Project Delivery System.
**Collaborate:** Support a team of multi-disciplinary consultants to deliver integrated designs and build effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Provide technical leadership on projects or packages of work for traffic engineering schemes.
Prepare detailed technical reports, technical specifications and cost estimates.
Act as an AECOM accredited Project Manager, managing the financial performance of projects. (Comprehensive training on AECOMu2019s project management system will be provided).
Lead on quality management and ensure compliance of designs with the requirements of the brief, all applicable standards, regulations and AECOM quality procedures.
Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids.
Undertake Health & Safety duties including ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for the project team and fulfilling all CDM responsibilities including safety in design
Undertake client-facing project duties, representing AECOM as the key point of contact.
Undertake line manager responsibilities for junior staff, providing guidance, management and career planning and completing annual performance evaluations.
Support the technical and professional development of members of the team, sharing knowledge, managing their input into projects and mentoring them towards professional qualification.
**Come grow with us.**
Let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of **our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle** , career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of whatu2019s possible?**
**_Hereu2019s what weu2019re looking for:_**
A relevant degree and have, or be working towards, Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution
A successful track record in the project management and delivery of traffic engineering schemes.
Knowledge and experience of relevant design and safety standards (e.g. DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, CDM Regulations).
Excellent technical and communication skills.
An ability to deal directly with clients.
Experience of team management including technical development and mentoring of staff
_We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at_
_At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!_
**Additional Information**
Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10117067
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Limited
Principal Engineer - Transportation

Posted 13 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâ?s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
**Start here. Grow here**
Our Streets team, within our Transportation business line, has a vacancy for a **Principal Engineer** based in our Birmingham Office.
The streets team is growing to cater for an increased workload, particularly Active Travel and Bus Priority schemes. It provides concept, preliminary and detailed designs on a wide range of projects for local authorities and contractors and supports other AECOM business lines where their projects have a specialised traffic and highways interface.
The successful candidate will be joining a dedicated team that is actively involved in the delivery of high-profile projects and services to a range of both local and national clients.
As a Principal Engineer, you will provide project management and technical leadership on projects. In doing so you will support our contract commitments whilst ensuring technical excellence and co-ordination between disciplines. You will have the opportunity to undertake line management duties and to mentor and direct junior members of the team and support them in their professional development.
You will have appropriate qualifications and relevant project delivery experience. The role would suit a self-motivated individual looking to advance their career in a dynamic team.
**Current & Upcoming Projects:**
Various projects with a range of local authority clients across the region including:
+ West Midlands Combined Authority / Transport for West Midlands
+ City of Wolverhampton Council
+ Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
+ Herefordshire Council
**_Here's what you'll do:_**
+ **Deliver:** Provide feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed design, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-disciplinary transportation and urban realm projects. Deliver work from the Birmingham office in conjunction with other teams across the UK and Ireland and our Global delivery centres.
+ **Oversee:** Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique problems, including exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
+ **Provide Expertise:** Offer knowledge and expertise to the design team on all aspects of multi-disciplinary projects, from conceptual phases to implementation.
+ **Ensure Quality:** Working through the complexities of our Transportation projects, overcome problems in collaboration with our Clients. Ensure our schemes are delivered to the highest quality in line with AECOM's quality procedures and Project Delivery System.
+ **Collaborate:** Support a team of multi-disciplinary consultants to deliver integrated designs and build effective relationships with our technical teams and Clients.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provide technical leadership on projects or packages of work for traffic engineering schemes.
+ Prepare detailed technical reports, technical specifications and cost estimates.
+ Act as an AECOM accredited Project Manager, managing the financial performance of projects. (Comprehensive training on AECOM's project management system will be provided).
+ Lead on quality management and ensure compliance of designs with the requirements of the brief, all applicable standards, regulations and AECOM quality procedures.
+ Prepare detailed proposals, client briefs and fee proposals and contribute to or lead bids.
+ Undertake Health & Safety duties including ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for the project team and fulfilling all CDM responsibilities including safety in design
+ Undertake client-facing project duties, representing AECOM as the key point of contact.
+ Undertake line manager responsibilities for junior staff, providing guidance, management and career planning and completing annual performance evaluations.
+ Support the technical and professional development of members of the team, sharing knowledge, managing their input into projects and mentoring them towards professional qualification.
**Come grow with us.**
Let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of **our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle** , career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days
**Qualifications**
**Ready to push the limits of what's possible?**
**_Here's what we're looking for:_**
+ A relevant degree and have, or be working towards, Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution
+ A successful track record in the project management and delivery of traffic engineering schemes.
+ Knowledge and experience of relevant design and safety standards (e.g. DMRB, TSRGD, MCHW, LTN 1/20, Manual for Streets, CDM Regulations).
+ Excellent technical and communication skills.
+ An ability to deal directly with clients.
+ Experience of team management including technical development and mentoring of staff
_We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at_
_At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!_
**Additional Information**
Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!
For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Siobhan Osborne
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** J10117067
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Limited
Transportation Operations Manager
Posted today
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Transport Team Manager (LGV/HGV)
Ocado - Tamworth
Permanent- Competitive Salary on offer
Ocado Logistics, part of Ocado Group, is a global technology company specialising in online grocery and e-commerce fulfillment, handling the transport and logistics.
Our highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres are incredibly fast-paced and utilise groundbreaking technology.
The Dordon CFC, a £200 million facility, is the world's largest, most productive, and sophisticated grocery fulfillment center of its kind.
Thousands of orders are dispatched daily from our state-of-the-art Customer Fulfilment Centres.
About the Role
We're seeking a manager passionate about learning, leading and logistics to manage a team in our Transport department. As a Transport Team Manager, you oversee all aspects of our Transport operation and responsibilities related to our Operators License which include and are not limited to fleet, facilities, and team management.
The role operates on a 42-hour per week schedule (average) with a 4 on 4 off pattern (12-hour shifts). It’s a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a key role within a leading company.
Although experience in logistics is beneficial, it’s not required. If you have strong transferable skills, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the transport department, including shift scheduling and fleet management.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of drivers to ensure high performance.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant transport regulations and maintain a safe working environment.
- Exceed customer expectations by ensuring efficient and professional service delivery.
- Represent the Ocado brand professionally, maintaining high standards in service and safety.
About You
- People management and team-building skills.
- Excellent highway code knowledge.
- Knowledge of EU drivers hours rules and Working Time Directive regulations for mobile workers.
- Previous experience in a similar environment such as, Fleet, distribution, warehousing, Freight, Retail or Health and Safety.
- Operator License awareness training and general Transport industry specific training and development is highly desirable, not essential.
- Experience communicating with stakeholders and service providers.
- Familiarity with HR policies and procedures.
Transferable Skills Are Key!
Even if you don't have specific LGV experience, if you have managed large teams, coordinated logistics/ vehicle fleets, or have experience in a large-scale, demanding environment, your skills are valuable to us! We're looking for individuals who are:
- Excellent at organising and prioritising.
- Highly adaptable and results-oriented.
- Calm and focused under pressure.
- Strong communicators.
What you can expect to receive in return -
At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusive employee discounts.
Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every stage of your career.
Senior SAP Transportation Management

Posted 13 days ago
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**About NTT DATA Business Solutions:**
NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo, operating in more than 50 countries. We combine a global reach with local intimacy to provide premier professional SAP services from deep industry expertise consulting to applied innovations in digital, cloud, automation, and system development to business IT outsourcing.
As a global SAP Platinum Partner, NTT DATA Business Solutions Group leverages its global expertise to deliver quality outcomes whether you are a multi-national or operate in a single country. With over 15,000 SAP experts across 31 countries, we have the capability and reach to help you solve real problems and seize the next opportunity for growth around your SAP strategy and operations.
Our global award-winning SAP practice, differentiated by innovation is the undisputed leader in SAP S/4HANA. With about 500 SAP HANA clients and more than 300 SAP S/4HANA clients.
Our clients trust our deep experience and proven approaches - all around the world.
**Job Summary:**
The Senior Expert Transportation Management role is a key and influencing role within the NTT Data Digital Core Practice. The successful candidate will be part of a wider team responsible for the design and implementation of SAP solutions to our customer base and to meet our customer's needs. As a Senior Expert you will support customer engagements and perform delivery of the Transportation Management solutions working alongside Transportation Management Solution Architects, Project Managers and the Integration Team to deliver innovative and high quality solutions integrated with and embedded into core S4Hana solutions.
**Duties/Responsibilities:**
-Support Transportation Management Solution Architect to work closely with customer and NTT Data sales and business development teams to assist in the translation of business requirements into a solution that takes advantage of the Transportation Management capabilities supporting the architecting of Transportation Management within the overall solution landscape. This will include collaboratively compiling statements of works to support any stage of the sales and deal review processes. Leads and co-ordinates integrated workshops with detail and complexity with Senior Stakeholders in the customer business.
-Provide thought leadership to NTT Data and its customers focused on Supply Chain strategy specifically in the Transportation Management solutions and the Transportation Management road map
-Act as the design authority on the projects ensuring the quality and integrity of Transportation Management solutions being implemented is aligned to industry best practice
-Adhering to the agreed NTT Data strategy, engage in self-directed and other learning to keep pace with new technologies and developments to ensure NTT Data remains at the forefront of the market within which we operate. Share, use and communicate expert knowledge in order to develop others and make business processes more effective.
-Recognise potential for repeat and extended business with respect to end-to-end service offer by NTT Data and provide comprehensive input. Support NTT Data to grow our business by being alert to the customer opportunities that present themselves.
-Have strength and depth in delivery and configuration expertise for the following;
-Freight Unit Building and Order/Booking Management
-Manual and Optimzer Based Planning
-Cockpit layout management
-Tendering and Supplier assignment
-Transportation Management Execution
-Charge Calculation and Settlement
-Cost Distribution
-Experience and knowledge of both Embedded and standalone deployment options is required.
-Experience and knowledge of both Shipper and Third Party Logistics Provider scenarios is required.
-Experience and knowledge of pallet and load building, Event Management, PPF and Integration to EWM would be advantageous.
**Required Skills/Abilities:**
-Is able to communicate, influence, convince and inspire effectively by own personality and act as a trusted role model and advisor within the Transportation Management solution architecture field of expertise.
-Proven and demonstrable track record of successfully delivering customer projects and providing Transportation Management solutions for the resolution of complex requirements.
-Strong interpersonal and soft skills, able to quickly develop relationships with all stakeholders; within NTT Data locally and globally, external customers, suppliers and partners to become a trusted advisor in your of field of expertise.
-Demonstrates gravitas and personal integrity, is able to overcome unforeseen situations and keeps business objectives in mind. Drives results, effects, convinces and inspires by his/her personality, behaviour and communication style. Is a role model and ambassador.
-Makes solid and reliable decisions in complex environments.
-Has a thirst for learning and staying on top of the evolving technology landscape. Actively shares and transfers own expertise and operational knowledge in a structured method, thus making it useful and functional.
**Personal Profile/Experience:**
-The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate more than 6 years of professional experience working within an SAP / Transportation Management consulting environment. Experience working with a value added re-seller or software house would be advantageous
-Proven and demonstrable experience in solution design and architecture with successful delivery and experience of all elements of more than 5 full project lifecycles
**Benefits:**
Join our award-winning team at NTT DATA Business Solutions Group and be part of a thriving, innovative culture. With recognition such as the 2024 SAP® Pinnacle Awards and the Top Employer Award 2024, we offer you the chance to make a significant impact while growing your career. Here, you'll work alongside industry experts on cutting-edge projects, contributing to transformative solutions for our clients. Interested in shaping the future with us? We'd love to hear from you.
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance:
+ Home-Based Contract: Enjoy the flexibility of a working from home contract subject to operational and project requirements, allowing you to manage your work environment effectively.
+ Generous Holiday Allowance: Benefit from 25 days of paid holiday annually (pro-rated for part time employees), providing ample time for relaxation and rejuvenation.
+ "Free Fridays" Initiative: Experience the unique perk of "Free Fridays," granting you an additional 12 days off each year. With one Free Friday granted per month, you'll have more time to pursue personal interests, spend quality time with loved ones, or simply recharge. (pro-rated for part time employees)
+ Financial Security: Rest assured with our Group Life Assurance offering, providing coverage of 4 times your base salary, ensuring financial protection for you and your loved ones.
+ Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our employer pension contribution at a competitive rate of 5%. You have the flexibility to contribute a minimum of 4%, with the option to increase your contribution for added retirement benefits.
+ Income Protection: Gain peace of mind with our Group Income Protection plan, safeguarding your income in the event of unexpected circumstances.
+ Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with our comprehensive Private Medical Insurance plan. This coverage extends to you, with favourable rates available for family members at the L3 level and above. Additional benefits provided include: 24/7 helpline, 1-2-1 Lifestyle coaching, financial and legal support etc.
+ Technology and Tools: Receive essential tools for success, including a laptop and mobile phone for both business and personal use, ensuring seamless connectivity and productivity.
+ Wellness Initiatives: Take advantage of our cycle to work scheme, promoting active commuting and supporting your well-being with sustainable transportation options.
+ Environmental Responsibility: Embrace sustainability with the option to join our Electric Car Leasing scheme, contributing to a greener future while enjoying the benefits of eco-friendly transportation.
Supply Chain Manager

Posted 13 days ago
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Eaton's Aerospace Fluid Electrical Distribution (FED) division is currently seeking a **Supply Chain Manager** to join our team.
In this role, you will lead the end-to-end flow of materials into, through, and out of the facility to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and minimized logistics costs. You will leverage Eaton's Aerospace Materials Strategy and standard tools to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will also play a critical role in deploying systems and processes supported by our Global and Divisional Materials teams.
**What you'll do:**
+ Develop and communicate a strategic vision for supply chain operations across the site.
+ Utilize tools like ERP Health Monitor to ensure compliance and performance in procurement and logistics.
+ Drive continuous improvement in KPIs such as Material Availability, Inventory Days on Hand, Warehouse Efficiency, and Excess & Obsolete inventory.
+ Identify and implement process improvements by understanding material demand and optimizing service flow.
+ Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet customer and contractual expectations.
+ Lead cross-functional coordination on high-impact projects aligned with strategic goals.
+ Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing and logistics teams to implement best-in-class supply chain solutions.
+ Deploy and maintain inventory replenishment plans to balance service levels, inventory, and logistics costs.
+ Oversee quarterly and annual physical inventories and cycle count processes.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related field.
+ Bachelor's degree or CPIM accreditation
**Skills:**
+ Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MFG/Pro), Kinaxis, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI).
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational inefficiencies and supplier performance.
+ Knowledge of lean principles and metrics.
+ Understanding of global supply chain dynamics and compliance requirements.
**What We Offer:**
+ **Competitive compensation and benefits package** (private medical insurance, volunteering day, life insurance, employee discounts,
+ **We make your growth matter** - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
+ **We make your aspirations matter** - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
+ **We make your wellbeing matter** - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happened.
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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
Supply Chain Manager

Posted 13 days ago
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Job Description
Eaton's Aerospace Fluid Electrical Distribution (FED) division is currently seeking a **Supply Chain Manager** to join our team.
In this role, you will lead the end-to-end flow of materials into, through, and out of the facility to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and minimized logistics costs. You will leverage Eaton's Aerospace Materials Strategy and standard tools to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. As a key member of the site leadership team, you will also play a critical role in deploying systems and processes supported by our Global and Divisional Materials teams.
**What you'll do:**
+ Develop and communicate a strategic vision for supply chain operations across the site.
+ Utilize tools like ERP Health Monitor to ensure compliance and performance in procurement and logistics.
+ Drive continuous improvement in KPIs such as Material Availability, Inventory Days on Hand, Warehouse Efficiency, and Excess & Obsolete inventory.
+ Identify and implement process improvements by understanding material demand and optimizing service flow.
+ Monitor and manage supplier performance to meet customer and contractual expectations.
+ Lead cross-functional coordination on high-impact projects aligned with strategic goals.
+ Provide leadership and guidance to manufacturing and logistics teams to implement best-in-class supply chain solutions.
+ Deploy and maintain inventory replenishment plans to balance service levels, inventory, and logistics costs.
+ Oversee quarterly and annual physical inventories and cycle count processes.
**Qualifications:**
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related field.
+ Bachelor's degree or CPIM accreditation
**Skills:**
+ Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MFG/Pro), Kinaxis, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI).
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational inefficiencies and supplier performance.
+ Knowledge of lean principles and metrics.
+ Understanding of global supply chain dynamics and compliance requirements.
**What We Offer:**
+ **Competitive compensation and benefits package** (private medical insurance, volunteering day, life insurance, employee discounts,
+ **We make your growth matter** - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
+ **We make your aspirations matter** - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
+ **We make your wellbeing matter** - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happened.
#LI-KK1
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
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Supply Chain Planner
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The Supply Chain / Production Planning Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production and supply chain process. This role supports the planning and coordination of material and production schedules, maintains accurate inventory records, liaises with suppliers and internal departments, and contributes to the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain.
Production Planning:
Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating daily/weekly/monthly production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.
Monitor progress of production jobs and ensure timely escalation of any delays or issues.
Coordinate with production teams to ensure adherence to plan and adjust schedules as required due to unforeseen changes (e.g., machine downtime, material shortages).
Generate production planning reports and performance dashboards.
Support the procurement process by monitoring raw material requirements and creating purchase requisitions or orders accordingly.
Liaise with suppliers to confirm lead times, delivery dates, and resolve any order discrepancies.
Track incoming shipments and coordinate with goods-in and warehouse teams to ensure timely receipt and storage.
Maintain and update inventory management systems (e.g., ERP/MRP), ensuring data accuracy for stock levels, item master data, BOMs, and lead times.
Assist in cycle counts and stock audits, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Collaborate with procurement, warehousing, quality, logistics, and production departments to align supply with demand.
Communicate effectively with customer service and sales teams regarding order lead times, availability, and delivery schedules.
Support planning meetings and provide administrative support to supply chain management.
Prepare regular reports including KPIs such as On-Time-In-Full (OTIF), inventory turns, material availability, and capacity utilization.
Analyze planning and inventory data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of lean manufacturing and supply chain best practices.
Essential:
Proven experience in a production planning, supply chain, or logistics support role within a manufacturing environment.
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
Strong Excel skills, including use of pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both written and verbal.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with supply chain certifications or training (e.g., APICS, CIPS).
Experience with demand planning or S&OP processes.
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Supply Chain Administrator
Posted today
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Our client is a leading supplier of branded and own non food consumer goods, supplying major UK retailers including grocers and high street retailers. With an excellent reputation for knowledge, reliability, agility and trust, they have built an impressive portfolio of customers through their excellent product range and quality of service ethos. As a privately owned and growing business, this company offers genuine progression opportunities and an environment where decisions can be made quickly without the need for any ‘red tape’.
The Role:
As a Supply Chain Administrator, you will manage and optimise stock planning, supplier relationships, and internal operations. This includes:
- Providing general administrative and clerical support
- Liaising with suppliers, service providers, and other external contacts
- Coordinating and processing supply orders, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy
- Preparing purchase orders, requisitions, and procurement documentation
- Resolving supply discrepancies and delivery issues promptly
- Maintaining accurate records of purchases, receipts, and inventory movements
- Assisting with data entry, reports, and presentations
The Person:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially savvy professional with the following skills and experience:
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Outstanding communication (both written and verbal)
- Logical thinking and problem-solving mindset
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- A proactive, “can-do” attitude.
Please note that this position is office based in the West Midlands area and a full driving licence is essential due to location not being on main public transport route.
Salary:
£28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
Contact:
Consultant: Rina Gokani
Email:
Tel: 01275 813027
Reference: RG/95980
Candidate care:
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If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.
Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.
In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.
Supply Chain Manager
Posted 8 days ago
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We have a very exciting opportunity to join a European tier 1 automotive supplier in a new role as they establish their UK operation which will play a key role in shaping supply chain performance while driving operational excellence.
As Supply Chain Manager you will have proven experience in establishing & developing supply chain operations and leading supply chain teams to lead and coordinate all.
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