National Transport/Logistics Manager - Hire or get hired
Your complete guide to the National Transport/Logistics Manager Role: Duties, salary & hiring tips
Purpose of the National Transport/Logistics Manager
The National Transport/Logistics Manager oversees transportation and logistics operations at a national level, ensuring cost-efficiency, compliance, and high service levels.
National Transport/Logistics Manager's duties and responsibilities
• National Strategy:
Develop and implement nationwide transport and logistics strategies.
• Fleet & Carrier Management:
Oversee vehicle usage, third-party providers, and delivery schedules.
• Compliance:
Ensure all transport activities comply with safety and legal regulations.
• Team Leadership:
Manage regional logistics teams and performance targets.
• Cost Control:
Monitor transport budgets and drive operational savings.
Develop and implement nationwide transport and logistics strategies.
• Fleet & Carrier Management:
Oversee vehicle usage, third-party providers, and delivery schedules.
• Compliance:
Ensure all transport activities comply with safety and legal regulations.
• Team Leadership:
Manage regional logistics teams and performance targets.
• Cost Control:
Monitor transport budgets and drive operational savings.
Requirements and qualifications for a National Transport/Logistics Manager
• 8+ years’ experience in logistics or transport management
• Strong leadership and multi-site coordination experience
• Knowledge of transport regulations and safety standards
• ERP/TMS experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Transporeon)
• Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business
• Strong leadership and multi-site coordination experience
• Knowledge of transport regulations and safety standards
• ERP/TMS experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Transporeon)
• Degree in logistics, supply chain, or business
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In 2024, supply chain and logistics hiring managers faced ongoing challenges, with candidate availability remaining a key issue. More than 50% of employers reported difficulty finding candidates, with 46% also citing candidate unreliability as a barrier to hiring. Warehousing and Operations/Admin Support roles remained in high demand, but skill shortages persisted across Warehousing (37%), Demand and Procurement (33%), and Transport (25%). Employers continued to invest in flexibility, automation, and technology to mitigate these gaps, while benefits such as flexible working hours (39%), product discounts (25%), and meal allowances (10%) were offered to compensate for the lack of work flexibility.
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Looking ahead to 2025, hiring demand for Warehousing roles has decreased to 42%, while Transport roles have become more prominent, rising to 33%. Skills shortages persist, particularly in Warehousing (36%), Transport (30%), and Procurement (24%). AI is increasingly influencing the sector, with predictive analytics (50%), real-time data tracking (47%), and warehouse management systems (43%) emerging as critical skills. Certifications and upskilling initiatives (25%) have become a more common retention strategy, but over half of employers still offer no additional benefits. As technology continues to reshape supply chains, professionals with technical expertise and adaptability will be crucial in driving industry success.
