Contracts and Logistics Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-related bonus

Pension with employer contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

GE Vernova in Stafford is seeking a Contracts and Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including contracts, warehouse, and global outbound logistics. You will be a visible leader on the shop floor, driving safety, quality, and efficiency while aligning planning, manufacturing and warehouse teams to meet customer commitments.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong SAP/ERP experience, and the ability to transform operations through Lean and data-driven KPIs.

Qualifications

• Operational leadership experience in logistics or supply chain.
• SAP/ERP proficiency with Lean improvement mindset.
• Experience with MPS and S&OP processes.
• Data-driven decision making using Tableau for real-time visibility.
• Commercial acumen including P&L, budgets and CAPEX.
• Strong knowledge of import/export processes and customs compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-floor operations and safety with a hands-on leadership style.
• Own end-to-end contracts administration, warehouse operations and global outbound logistics.
• Build and maintain Tableau dashboards and implement KPIs for order-to-dispatch visibility.
• Chair daily governance meetings to monitor performance and resolve bottlenecks.
• Drive Lean principles to reduce waste and optimize warehouse layout and load planning.
• Develop influential relationships with regional leaders and act as the main supply chain contact.
• Contribute to Site Leadership Team strategy and commercial decisions affecting P&L, freight, and inventory.
• Oversee compliance and lifecycle processes including customs and procurement.

Skills

Operational leadership

SAP / ERP proficiency

Lean & daily management

MPS & S&OP planning

Tableau analytics

P&L and budgeting

Logistics & import/export

Shop floor leadership

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Tableau

ERP systems

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.

• competitive compensation
• performance-related bonus
• flexible pension with a 10% employer contribution
• employer-funded private health insurance
• income protection and life assurance
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• buying and selling annual leave
• a cycle-to-work scheme
• financial planning services
• critical illness insurance
• personal accident cover
• dental cover
• travel insurance
• 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