Logistics Contract Manager

Strive Supply Chain; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management recruitment consultancy is searching for a Logistics Contract Manager to oversee a key client’s contract in Staffordshire. You will manage all budgetary responsibilities, ensure compliance with SLAs, and lead a small team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in commercial contracts and logistics operations, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage transport functions efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar position managing commercial contracts.
• Ability to identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Experience working directly with clients on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage all budgetary aspects of the contract.
• Oversee contract management and operations daily.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong understanding of commercial contracts

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of transport regulations

Experience in logistics operations

Competent with transport management systems

Job description

Logistics Contract Manager

Location: Staffordshire
Salary: Up to £50k

Strive Supply Chain Limited is a leading management recruitment consultancy specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations. We are recruiting for a leading 3PL with a turnover exceeding £25million. They require a Logistics Contract Manager to manage an established client at their site in Staffordshire.

Key Responsibilities as Logistics Contract Manager

• Full budgetary responsibility for the customer's contract
• Full management of the open book commercial model
• Creation and agreement of weekly cost report and oversee correct, timely and accurate invoicing to the client
• Drive development and lead the contract through change required in-line with agreed strategy with the client
• Ensure the contract is planned & controlled in a proactive, constructive and progressive manner
• Develop, execute and deliver strategic cost‑saving initiatives
• Responsibility for all transport functions within the customer's site
• Responsibility for managing a small team and recruitment in conjunction with the client and within agreed budgets
• Manage the contract operation, directly, both daily, weekly (tactical) and on a long‑term basis (strategic)
• Manage the relationship with all sub‑contractors employed on the contract
• Deal with all escalated operational issues
• xUnderstand the key drivers of the operation, managing accurate and meaningful KPI's which in‑turn ensure the productivity and profitability
• Act as the key on‑site contact for the client ensuring that all SLAs are met and that additional requirements are addressed
• Maintain a high level of Health & Safety compliance and quality standards, in‑line with business requirements and relevant legislation
• Oversee the maintenance and compliance of the fleet assigned to the contract
• Responsibility for the creation and maintenance of all SOPs to provide robust systems and processes

Ideal Person for the role of Logistics Contract Manager

• A proven track record that demonstrates success in a similar position and has a strong understanding of commercial contracts, SLAs and KPIs.
• The ability to identify and mitigate contractual risk (e.g. service penalties or indemnities).
• Knowledge of transport regulations and logistics contract law.
• Someone who has experience or has worked as a partner with a customer on their own site and leading a team that is responsible for all transport functions within the customer's site.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders to develop, execute and deliver strategic cost‑saving initiatives.
• An in‑depth knowledge of logistics operations (HGV fleet, warehousing, and distribution).
• Managing the contract operations, with the ability to translate contractual commitments into operational delivery on a daily, weekly or long‑term basis.
• You must be competent with transport management systems (TMS), fleet tracking and ERP platforms.

This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.