Logistics Contracts Manager

White Recruitment Construction; Corringham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and transportation company is seeking a Logistics Contracts Manager for their London Gateway site. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in logistics operations, with a strong background in Groupage and Fashion logistics. Responsibilities include managing operational performance, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs. The role comes with a competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 and benefits such as private healthcare and a company pension.

Benefits

Company pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Fully funded European induction programme

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in logistics or 3PL operations.
• Proven Groupage and Fashion logistics experience is essential.
• Strong customer-facing contract management and KPI/SLA experience.

Responsibilities

• Own operational and contractual performance for two key contracts.
• Lead on-site warehouse, admin, and customer service teams.
• Manage SLAs, KPIs, and customer relationships.
• Control operational costs and contract-level P&L performance.
• Ensure Health & Safety and operational compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Logistics operations

Contract management

KPI/SLA management

People leadership

Excel proficiency

WMS experience

Job description

Logistics Contracts Manager

Location: London Gateway

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + senior benefits

Reporting to: UK General Manager

About the Business

We are a leading European logistics and transportation group, delivering integrated 3PL solutions across multiple markets. Privately owned and growing, London Gateway is a key strategic hub in our UK expansion, offering real influence and career progression.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Contracts Manager to take ownership of two major customer contracts, with essential experience in Groupage and Fashion logistics. Following a fully funded induction at our European headquarters, you will be responsible for the operational, contractual, and financial performance of the London Gateway site, with scope to support additional UK locations as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Own operational and contractual performance for two key contracts
• Lead on-site warehouse, admin, and customer service teams
• Manage SLAs, KPIs, and customer relationships
• Control operational costs and contract-level P&L performance
• Ensure Health & Safety and operational compliance
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives

About You

• 3-5 years’ experience in logistics or 3PL operations
• Proven Groupage and Fashion logistics experience (essential)
• Strong customer-facing contract management and KPI/SLA experience
• Confident people leader with a commercial mindset
• Strong Excel and WMS experience

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 – £65,000 base salary
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Fully funded European induction programme
• Ongoing career development