Global Logistics Strategy Lead (Commercial & Analytics)

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Consumer Brand is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager to join its team in Gloucester with a hybrid working pattern. This is not a traditional warehouse or transport role; you will approach logistics from commercial, analytical and strategic perspectives, spanning retail, wholesale and ecommerce supply chains.

You will own 3PL relationships, budgets and tender processes while driving cost efficiency and service improvements across a complex international network.

Qualifications

• Senior logistics/supply chain experience required.
• Strong 3PL and carrier management experience.
• Contract negotiation and tender experience essential.
• Commercial ownership of logistics costs and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Own global 3PL and carrier relationships.
• Manage logistics budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Lead contract negotiations and tender processes.
• Produce commercial analysis and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement across logistics operations.
• Lead cross-functional supply chain projects.
• Implement systems and process improvements.
• Oversee ecommerce and third‑party channel integrations.
• Manage supplier performance and relationships.
• Develop and mentor a small analytical team.
• Quantify benefits and ROI of projects.

Skills

Senior logistics/supply chain

3PL & carrier management

Contract negotiation

Cost budgeting

Analytical capability

People management

Retail/ecommerce/consumer experience

Job description

Global Consumer Brand is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager to join its team in Gloucester with a hybrid working pattern. This is not a traditional warehouse or transport role; you will approach logistics from commercial, analytical and strategic perspectives, spanning retail, wholesale and ecommerce supply chains.

You will own 3PL relationships, budgets and tender processes while driving cost efficiency and service improvements across a complex international network.