IT Manager - Transport Systems

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About the role

The role of 'IT Manager - Transport Systems' is new within the IT team at Booker, and they will be responsible for supporting and delivering effective, secure, and efficient systems for use by our transport teams. We seek an expert and dynamic senior manager who can help own the IT transport team by collaborating with external vendors, consultants, and internal IT teams to ensure successful project and service delivery within defined timelines and budgets.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in leading transport systems and possess an outstanding blend of technical expertise, critical thinking, and leadership skills.

Main Responsibilities

The right candidate will help drive the successful delivery of our systems roadmap through -

• Collaborating with multi-functional teams to complete an end to end review of the existing distribution and cash and carry transport systems. The candidate will then be encouraged to processes and define business requirements, developing a forward-looking roadmap, and ensuring successful execution.
• Running the end-to-end life cycle of projects ranging in complexity and criticality.
• Encouraging organisational change efforts by encouraging the benefits of digital transformation, promoting user adoption, and addressing any resistance or challenges.
• Enabling the Stop/Simplify/Automate methodology to streamline business processes and drive operational efficiency.
• Encouraging a culture of opportunity and growth, focusing on supporting and developing colleagues and promoting collaboration.

You will need

• Experience in managing transport planning and fleet management systems and services.
• Strong people management, with proven ability to effectively manage team capability and performance.
• Proven experience in technical project management and successful delivery of change programmes.
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with transport planning and fleet management systems.
• Experience of delivering business critical IT services and managing both internal and external service providers.
• Building credible and long-lasting relationships with business stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing working relationships with external development teams.
• Consistent delivery of results.
• Experience of working in an FMCG environment.
• Good understanding of IT security and data privacy standards.
• Experience of transport operations in the food service, wholesale or retail grocery sectors is desirable.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package