Supply Chain - Transportation Manager
Transport Manager
Location: Street, Somerset (Onsite)
Function: Global Logistics & Distribution
The Role
We’re looking for a Transport Manager to lead and take full ownership of our UK and European transport operation from our distribution centre in Street.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll be responsible for carrier performance, cost control, and operational delivery - ensuring we have full visibility, strong governance, and the confidence to challenge both internal teams and external partners.
You’ll play a key role in strengthening how we manage our transport function today, while also supporting future plans to bring more of our inbound sea freight operations in-house.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and manage all UK & European transport activity across inbound and outbound flows
- Build and lead strong relationships with carriers, holding them accountable on service, cost, and performance
- Develop and own internal reporting, ensuring accurate data and insights are used to drive decisions
- Produce and present quarterly carrier performance reviews, challenging discrepancies and driving improvement
- Identify and onboard alternative carriers to improve cost efficiency while maintaining service levels
- Drive a culture of accountability and performance within the transport team
- Assess the current team structure and capability, identifying opportunities to improve or evolve
- Support the transition and management of increased sea freight and container activity over time
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and EU transport regulations
About You
You’ll be a confident and credible transport professional who is comfortable taking ownership, challenging partners, and driving change.
You’ll bring:
- Experience managing UK and European transport operations
- Strong understanding of transport legislation (UK & EU)
- Proven experience owning performance reporting and presenting to stakeholders
- A data-driven approach, with the ability to turn insight into action
- Experience managing and challenging 3rd party carriers
- A strong personality – able to push back, set standards, and lead with authority
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience with sea freight or container booking
- Exposure to customs processes
- CPC or IOSH certification (or willingness to complete)
What We’re Looking For
We’re particularly interested in candidates from fast-paced transport and logistics environments such as parcel networks, 3PLs or large retail distribution operations
You’ll ideally have a track record of delivering improvements in service, cost, or operational control.
The Details
- Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:00
- Fully onsite role based in Street
- Competitive pension and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and improve a key part of our logistics operation
Why Join Clarks?
At Clarks, we’re committed to building a high-performing, modern supply chain that supports our global brand and customers. This role offers real ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on how we operate.
Rewards and benefits
Our rewards and benefits are as varied as our customers and our people, depending on your role, and which part of the business you join. The one thing they have in common is that they’re designed to recognise your contribution to our success.
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan
Discount on Clarks products
Employee Assistance Programme
Provision for eye tests
Medicash plan (corporate and distribution centre colleagues)
Health cash plan (store management colleagues upwards)
Healthcare plan (for senior colleagues)
Long-service recognition awards
Exclusive employee discounts on a wide range of products and brands
Flexible & hybrid working
Investing in your development
We’re constantly on the move, staying ahead of a changing world by keeping our minds sharp and our skills fresh. That’s why, wherever in the world you join us, you’ll find a wide range of learning opportunities at your fingertips, to make sure you keep growing and progressing.
From apprenticeships in the UK, to internships in the US and Singapore. Support for professional qualifications, to targeted leadership development programmes, and LearnerVerse, our corporate online training portal. Not to mention the chance to experience life in different parts of the business, and learn first-hand from experienced colleagues. So, if you’re looking to build on your skills, the opportunities are yours for the taking.
What we can offer youMeet some of the team
To give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Clarks, we thought we’d ask the people who know it best.
The people who already work here. And in their own words.
Jess
Director of Lean Operations
What to expect from our process
We know every person is unique – and we embrace it. So, you’ll find our recruitment process is a little different, depending on the role you apply for and where it’s based. But you’ll always find it’s:
Transparent
Right from the start, you’ll know what to expect. We’ll be honest about the role, the team, the division, and the business, as well as the process.
Fair
Our family values mean it’s in our DNA to treat people fairly. So, you can expect a process that’s respectful, whatever the outcome.
A two-way process
We’ll make sure you find out as much about us as we do about you, so you’re sure we’re the right fit for you.
Communicative
We’ll keep you in the loop at every step – so you always know where you stand. And at each stage, you’ll learn more about our culture, our brand, and what it means to be part of our journey.
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Supply Chain - Transportation Manager
Location: Street
Reference number: 27291