3PL Contract Manager

Sauce People Ltd; Derby; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer brand seeks a dynamic 3PL Contract Manager to enhance logistics operations. This role involves collaborating with departments to optimize service and drive operational excellence. Candidates should have proven logistics leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams in a fast-paced logistical environment.
• Ability to communicate data insights effectively.
• Commitment to professional growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate 3PL performance metrics and implement action plans for improvement.
• Ensure operational resources align with business forecasts.
• Issue 3PL service reports and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Job description

3PL Contract Manager

Our client, a leading consumer brand, is seeking a dynamic 3PL Contract Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in enhancing their logistics operations. This position is remotely based but requires daily travel to their warehouses so a home-base around Derby would provide perfect access.

About the Role:

As an integral member of our client's logistics team, you will collaborate closely with all departments to optimise and drive service and operational excellence in partnership with third-party logistics providers. The role demands proactive involvement in a range of activities aimed at ensuring seamless logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance Analysis: Evaluate 3PL performance metrics and implement root cause analyses and action plans to enhance daily, weekly, and monthly performance.
• Resource Management: Ensure operational resources align with business forecasts and manage day-to-day logistics operations to meet timely delivery goals.
• Reporting and Compliance: Issue timely 3PL service reports, audit KPI performances, and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Cost Efficiency: Develop and deliver cost reduction initiatives, validate and reconcile 3PL invoices, and enhance inventory accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements and support IT developments affecting 3PL operations.

Measures of Success:

• Timely reporting and delivery of 3PL KPIs
• Implementation of documented improvement plans and performance escalations
• Cost reduction and invoice accuracy
• Enhanced inventory integrity and successful IT project executions

Our client is looking for a candidate with:

• Proven experience in leading teams within a fast-paced logistical environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to communicate data insights effectively
• A commitment to professional growth and innovation
• A hands-on approach to workload and a deep understanding of the logistics landscape

This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact logistics services by managing crucial relationships with third-party partners. Balancing safety, service, and cost, the 3PL Contract Manager will be essential in driving future growth and efficiency.