Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team function. A vacancy is based in South Wales, specifically for a Regional Manager Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport (Fleet).

To oversee the efficient and effective Fleet operations of a Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport service to NHS Customers in Wales, and manage the Organisations Supply Chain and Health Courier Service Fleet management. To contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation whilst adhering to the organisations ISO/Quality framework.

The combined services of Supply Chain & Health Courier Services distribute and transport some 50 million items across Wales per year, both clinical and non-clinical in nature. On average the service sorts (via its own mail sorting hubs), delivers and collects up to 120,000 items of mail/medical notes per week, and transports over 8 million clinical movements of samples of Blood, Blood Products Pathology and Pharmacy in accordance with Transport of Dangerous Goods legislative requirements per year.

As a senior member of the Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport Team, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport primarily linked to Fleet management and logistical support across the existing Supply Chain & Health Courier Service functions. This is a great opportunity for somebody who likes varied work, along with a mixture of strategic and operational management.

As the Manager for the region, the post holder’s role is to enable efficient and effective use of our Fleet assets by ensuring that each function within the Supply Chain, Logistics and Transport Department is suitably managed with a cohesive structure to manage integrated working maximizing opportunity wherever possible. Effectively manage the specific project timescales and deadlines which contribute to the functions business plan, to ensure targets and deliverables are successfully achieved. Supporting the Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport on the local and wider business plans to ensure they reflect the organisation’s annual delivery plan and strategies as set out within its IMTP.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.

NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Gildas Griffiths
Job title: Deputy Head of Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport
Email address: gildas.griffiths@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 07850924291