Contracts and Logistics Manager

gevernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private health insurance

Pension plan 10% employer contribution

Life assurance

Job summary

GE Vernova in Stafford is seeking a proactive Contracts and Logistics Manager to own end-to-end supply chain operations, including contracts administration, warehouse, dispatch and global outbound logistics. You’ll lead on the shop floor, align planning and warehouse teams, and drive safe, compliant, on-time delivery.

This hands-on leadership role requires a commercially minded expert with the ability to build Tableau dashboards, set robust KPIs, and influence site strategy, P&L, and freight

Qualifications

• Operational leadership in logistics, warehouse, contracts, or supply chain.
• Experience with SAP or ERP and Lean/Daily Management tools.
• Experience in MPS and S&OP processes.
• Data-driven with KPI setting and Tableau analysis.
• Business finance knowledge including P&L, budgets, CAPEX.
• Import/export, shipping coordination, and customs compliance.
• Inclusive, proactive leadership on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead on shop floor with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Own contracts, warehouse ops, and global outbound logistics.
• Build Tableau dashboards and KPIs for real-time order-to-dispatch visibility.
• Chair daily governance meetings to monitor performance.
• Drive Lean improvements across workflows and dock management.
• Engage regional leaders and drive supply chain improvements.
• Contribute to site leadership strategy affecting P&L and costs.
• Manage export/import compliance and support NPI processes.

Skills

Operational leadership

SAP

Lean principles

Tableau

KPI development

P&L management

MPS & S&OP

Import/export knowledge

Tools

ERP systems

Tableau (BI)

Job description

Job Description Summary

At GE Vernova, we are helping electrify the world while driving more reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. We are looking for a proactive Contracts and Logistics Manager to join our team in Stafford and lead key contract fulfilment, warehouse, dispatch, and global outbound logistics. This is a hands-on leadership role for a commercially minded expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take full ownership of our end-to-end supply chain operations. You will be a visible leader on the shop floor, aligning planning, manufacturing, and warehouse teams to ensure customer commitments are met safely, compliantly, and on time.

Job Description

• Operational Leadership & Safety: Lead a visible, hands-on presence on the shop floor, fostering a culture where safety, quality, and operational efficiency are core to every daily task.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take full responsibility for contracts administration, warehouse operations, and global outbound logistics, ensuring all shipments are delivered safely, compliantly, and on time.
• Data-Led Transformation: Transform departmental efficiency by building and maintaining Tableau dashboards and implementing rigorous, actionable KPIs to provide real-time visibility into the order-to-dispatch flow.
• Performance Governance: Chair daily governance meetings to monitor performance, resolve bottlenecks, and bridge the gap between planning and execution.
• Lean Improvement: Drive Lean principles across all workflows to eliminate waste, optimize warehouse layout, and streamline load planning and dock management.
• Stakeholder Influence: Build strong, influential relationships with regional leaders, acting as the primary point of contact for supply chain issues and driving improvements to support site growth.
• Strategic & Commercial Impact: Contribute to Site Leadership Team strategy, making commercial decisions that directly influence P&L, freight costs, and inventory values.
• Compliance & Lifecycle: Manage complex export/import customs requirements, oversee the procurement of traded products, and drive New Product Introduction (NPI) processes across all functional areas.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Operational Experience: Proven leadership experience within a logistics, warehouse, contracts, or supply chain environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Practical experience with SAP (or an equivalent ERP system) and a solid understanding of how to drive improvements using Lean principles and Daily Management tools.
• Planning Expertise: Experience participating in MPS and S&OP processes to ensure alignment between manufacturing output and customer delivery.
• Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to set rigorous KPIs and use Tableau to make evidence-based decisions that optimize end-to-end flow.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong foundation in business finance, including P&L management, budgets, and CAPEX investment.
• Logistics Knowledge: In-depth understanding of import/export processes, shipping coordination, and customs compliance.
• Leadership Style: An approachable leader who builds trust through action, manages conflict constructively, and inspires positive change.
• Analytical Ability: Proven capacity to balance strategic oversight with a practical, visible presence on the shop floor to manage competing priorities effectively.

What We Offer

At GE Vernova, we invest in your long-term success and wellbeing through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support what matters most to you.

Our Total Reward offering includes competitive compensation, performance-related bonus, flexible pension with a 10% employer contribution, employer-funded private health insurance, income protection and life assurance.

We support your time to recharge with 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Through our Flex Choice programme, you can take advantage of a range of additional benefits including buying and selling annual leave, a cycle-to-work scheme, financial planning services, critical illness insurance, personal accident cover, dental cover, travel insurance and the option to add family members to a private healthcare scheme.

Why Join GE Vernova?

This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within a global business focused on accelerating the energy transition. You will have the chance to influence day-to-day performance, improve end-to-end logistics and fulfilment processes, and contribute to the success of a key operational site.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No