Senior Logistics Manager

Tate & Lyle Sugars; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar producer is looking for a Senior Logistics Contract Manager to develop strategic relationships with third-party logistics partners. In this hybrid role, you will oversee the lifecycle of logistics contracts, drive service excellence, and improve cost efficiency across UK and export operations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the FMCG or food sectors, possess strong negotiation skills, and be adept at engaging with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex logistics contracts in FMCG or food environments.
• Experience in managing 3PL performance across UK networks with EU export exposure.
• Knowledge of BRC logistics standards and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of logistics contracts with 3PL partners.
• Drive cost and service improvements through network optimisation.
• Engage senior stakeholders and chair QBRs/MBRs.

Skills

Managing complex logistics contracts

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Digitalisation of supply chain

Tools

Transport Management System (E2Open)

Job description

Senior Logistics Contract Manager

Location: Hybrid, Tate & Lyle Sugars, Factory Rd, London E16 2EW (3 Days office, 2 days home)

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico.

In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Contract Manager to own and develop strategic relationships with our third-party logistics partners. This is a high-impact role, responsible for managing complex logistics contracts across transport, warehousing and co-packing. While also driving service excellence, cost optimisation and continuous improvement across UK and export operations.

You will also have 3 direct reports (at manager level)

Key Responsibilities

Partner & Contract Management

• Own the full lifecycle of logistics contracts with 3PL partners, from tendering and negotiation through onboarding, performance management, renewal and exit.
• Lead contract governance through structured monthly and quarterly reviews, SLA/KPI tracking and issue resolution.

Performance, Cost & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and manage partner scorecards covering service, cost, quality, claims and sustainability metrics.
• Drive year-on-year cost and service improvements through network optimisation, productivity initiatives and tender re-sets.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the senior relationship owner for key transport, warehousing and co-packing providers.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service, Planning, Legal, Quality and Sustainability teams to support customer requirements and manage risk.
• Support export operations across Europe and global markets, including coordination with forwarders and customs brokers.

Systems, Data & Process

• Leverage the Transport Management System (currently E2Open) and partner data to improve visibility, planning and performance analytics.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action plans for service failures and damages.
• Champion accurate master data, EDI flows and process standardisation.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Expertise

• Significant experience managing complex logistics contracts within FMCG or food environments.
• Strong experience managing 3PL performance across multi-site UK networks with EU export exposure.
• Working knowledge of BRC logistics/warehousing standards and food safety requirements.

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially astute negotiator with a structured, disciplined approach to contract governance.
• Credible and influential communicator, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders and chairing QBRs/MBRs.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset
• Curious and forward-thinking, with experience digitalising supply chain processes and adopting AI-enabled tools.