Logistics Contract Manager

Pod Talent; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company seeks an experienced Logistics Contract Manager to enhance their logistics team. This interim role involves managing 3PL relationships, improving operational performance across multiple warehouses, and driving efficiencies. Ideal for proactive candidates seeking immediate impact and potential long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing 3PL contracts in B2B and D2C channels.
• Proven background in logistics/warehousing with 3PL and in-house operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key contact between the business and 3PL providers, ensuring excellent service.
• Analyse logistics data and drive improvements.
• Monitor and manage capacity planning and operational resource requirements.

Skills

Performance Management

Capacity Planning

Cost Control

Data-Driven Mindset

Job description

Role – Logistics Contract Manager

£££ - circa £60,000

Start Date – ASAP

Location – Travel to Corby, Northampton and Sheffield

Pod Talent are working with a rapidly growing and innovative consumer goods business on an exciting new opportunity within their logistics team. This role will play a crucial part in managing 3PL relationships and operational performance across multiple warehouse locations. It's a brilliant opportunity for someone experienced in third-party logistics who enjoys being hands-on and driving real change in a high-growth environment.

While this is a 3-month interim role initially, there is potential for it to go permanent.

Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Contract Manager – Interim:

• Act as the key contact between the business and 3PL providers, ensuring excellent service and contract performance
• Analyse logistics data and 3PL KPIs to drive improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor and manage capacity planning, storage utilisation and operational resource requirements
• Validate 3PL invoicing and ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on time
• Support system developments and ensure high inventory accuracy across 3PL sites
• Audit 3PL SOPs and ensure compliance, identifying areas for continuous improvement
• Provide weekly visibility and reporting to internal stakeholders, flagging performance risks

Key Experience Required for the Position of Logistics Contract Manager – Interim:

• Strong experience managing 3PL contracts, ideally within both B2B and D2C channels
• Proven background in logistics or warehousing, with a mix of 3PL and in-house operations
• Solid understanding of performance management, capacity planning and cost control
• Experience working with parcel carriers, particularly in a consumer-led supply chain
• Proactive mindset, data-driven and comfortable travelling regularly between sites
• Ideally based within a commutable distance of Corby, Northampton and Sheffield

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performing supply chain team and make an impact from day one.

Interested? Apply now or reach out to [e-mail] to learn more!