Global Logistics Strategy Lead – 3PL/4PL & Cost Control

Jobtailor; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Warrington seeks a senior Head of Global Logistics to lead governance and performance across 3PL/4PL networks. You will interface with internal stakeholders and external partners, drive end-to-end logistics execution, and manage a team of about 30.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Logistics or related field, deep multimodal freight knowledge, ERP reporting experience, and BPSS/DBS checks. You will develop cost-efficient strategies, dashboards, and risk mitigation across UK and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Deep understanding of multimodal freight.
• Deep understanding of 3PL/4PL ecosystems.
• Experience with ERP-based performance reporting.
• Focus on Service Excellence and Continuous Innovative solutions.
• Hands-on experience strategically managing global logistics providers or freight forwarders across the UK and Europe.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, energy, or nuclear/aerospace environments is advantageous.
• BPSS clearance advantageous.
• DBS and basic financial probity checks required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management, governance, and performance of global logistics partners.
• Ensure end-to-end logistics execution aligns with business objectives, cost targets, and service levels across geographies.
• Interface between internal stakeholders and external logistics partners.
• Develop and execute logistics partner strategies with global 3PL/4PL networks and local transport partners.
• Deliver a contracted and governed logistics partner ecosystem with measurable service-level compliance and recovery protocols.
• Develop and manage performance dashboards tracking cost, HSE, vehicle status, and environmental KPIs.
• Manage logistics budgets and cost models; drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Drive continuous innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Innovation

Multimodal freight management

Logistics budget management

Performance dashboard development

Service-level compliance

Value engineering

3PL/4PL ecosystem strategy

Cost reduction initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

BPSS clearance

DBS check

Basic financial probity checks

CIPS

PMP

MCILT

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Jobtailor in Warrington seeks a senior Head of Global Logistics to lead governance and performance across 3PL/4PL networks. You will interface with internal stakeholders and external partners, drive end-to-end logistics execution, and manage a team of about 30.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Logistics or related field, deep multimodal freight knowledge, ERP reporting experience, and BPSS/DBS checks. You will develop cost-efficient strategies, dashboards, and risk mitigation across UK and