3PL Contract Manager

Bis Henderson; Coryton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee operations at their Essex hub. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with contracts, and optimizing logistics performance. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of WMS and MS Excel, substantial management experience in 3PL operations, and proven skills in budget management and customer interaction. A competitive salary and career growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Previous operational and management experience in logistics or 3PL operations.
• Proven staff management experience.
• Good commercial knowledge to analyse P&L and budgets.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence and ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage and develop a motivated team to optimise performance.
• Ensure regular contract reviews and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Oversee operational budgets and monitor costs.
• Monitor and improve warehouse performance and procedures.

Skills

Strong knowledge of WMS

MS Excel

Staff management

Customer facing roles

Budget management

Job description

Location: Basildon

Salary: £55,000 - 65,000.00 + car

Summary

Our client is a dynamic logistics company, delivering integrated 3PL and supply chain solutions. They are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to expand their UK operations and to take a pivotal role at their Essex based hub and support future regional growth.

About the Role

You will ensure operational excellence and contractual compliance across the UK logistics activities. You'll lead a motivated team, optimise performance, and maintain strong customer relationships while aligning with existing Group standards. You'll assume full operational responsibility for this site and later contribute to the rollout of the logistics model across additional UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational leadership, managing and developing a team
• Managing and analysing KPIs and SLAs
• Ensure contractual compliance
• Undertake contract reviews and regular customer contact
• Manage operational budgets and monitor costs.
• Analyse P&L performance and improve cost efficiency and profitability
• Monitor and improve warehouse performance and procedures.

Experience

• Strong knowledge of WMS and MS Excel
• Previous operational and management experience in logistics or 3PL operations
• Proven staff management experience
• Good commercial knowledge and able to analyse P&L and budget management
• Previous experience in customer facing roles

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role