General Manager, Contract Logistics - 3PL Leader

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics; Northampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

Employee counselling

Company Pension with Life Cover and CI

Job summary

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is seeking a General Manager for Contract Logistics at Brackmills, Northampton. You will lead a site-wide team, implement operational procedures, and drive safety and performance standards in line with company guidelines.

The role involves developing people plans, managing budgets, and maintaining strong customer relationships while steering continuous improvement and future growth across the site.

Qualifications

• Previous Assistant General Manager experience.
• 3PL experience within large multi-user environment.
• Profit and loss finance management including budget & forecasting.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of Warehouse processes and procedures.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Awareness of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Passionate about delivering great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site implements effective and efficient management of all operating systems and procedures in line with the Company's guidelines.
• Confirming that all buildings and equipment are maintained to maximise their value and comply with current legal and safety requirements.
• Responsible for the direct relationships with each customer, both operational and financially.
• Plan and promote DSV's People Plan, to successfully attract the right talent, to allow continuous growth within the team, building capability at all levels, allowing a future growth plan.
• Ensure the employee engagement concept is known and delivered successfully.
• Ensuring the efficient management of the Site's financial accounts and the implementation of effective financial control procedures in line with Company guidelines, maintaining effective liaison with the UK Finance Team.
• To steer the sites Continuous Improvement program/s with intention to promote both customer and DSV efficiencies.
• To drive new and existing business, in collaboration with Business Development, in line with the company's strategic objectives and targets.

Skills

Assistant GM experience

3PL experience

P&L management

Budget & forecasting

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Warehouse processes

People management

WMS awareness

Customer service mindset

Job description

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is seeking a General Manager for Contract Logistics at Brackmills, Northampton. You will lead a site-wide team, implement operational procedures, and drive safety and performance standards in line with company guidelines.

The role involves developing people plans, managing budgets, and maintaining strong customer relationships while steering continuous improvement and future growth across the site.