General Manager, Contract Logistics — Lead & Grow Site

DSV Road GmbH; Kettering; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; 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 Brackmills, Northampton is seeking a General Manager for Contract Logistics to lead a site team and deliver high-quality services for customers. You will work with the Senior Management Team to implement site plans, ensure performance standards, and drive financial control and Continuous Improvement.

The role requires strong 3PL experience, P&L oversight, and a passion for excellent customer service, with a focus on warehouse processes and people development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large multi-user 3PL environment.
• Proven ability to manage profit and loss, budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of warehouse processes and procedures.
• Awareness of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Passionate about delivering great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and ensure effective management of all operating systems and procedures.
• Maintain buildings and equipment, maximizing value and compliance with safety requirements.
• Direct relationship management with customers, operationally and financially.
• Plan and promote the People Plan to attract talent and support growth, with regular reviews of direct reports.
• Ensure employee engagement is understood and delivered.
• Oversee financial accounts and internal controls, liaising with UK Finance, and monitor overhead budgets.
• Drive the site's Continuous Improvement programs to improve customer and DSV efficiencies.
• Grow the business in collaboration with Business Development according to strategy and targets.

Skills

3PL experience

P&L finance management

Written and verbal communication

Warehouse processes

Warehouse Management Systems

Customer service orientation

Job description

DSV Brackmills, Northampton is seeking a General Manager for Contract Logistics to lead a site team and deliver high-quality services for customers. You will work with the Senior Management Team to implement site plans, ensure performance standards, and drive financial control and Continuous Improvement.

The role requires strong 3PL experience, P&L oversight, and a passion for excellent customer service, with a focus on warehouse processes and people development.