Senior Logistics Operations Manager – Global Logistics Partner

Jobtailor; Warrington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Warrington seeks a senior Head of Global Logistics to lead governance and performance across 3PL/4PL networks. You will interface with internal stakeholders and external partners, drive end-to-end logistics execution, and manage a team of about 30.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Logistics or related field, deep multimodal freight knowledge, ERP reporting experience, and BPSS/DBS checks. You will develop cost-efficient strategies, dashboards, and risk mitigation across UK and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Deep understanding of multimodal freight.
• Deep understanding of 3PL/4PL ecosystems.
• Experience with ERP-based performance reporting.
• Focus on Service Excellence and Continuous Innovative solutions.
• Hands-on experience strategically managing global logistics providers or freight forwarders across the UK and Europe.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, energy, or nuclear/aerospace environments is advantageous.
• BPSS clearance advantageous.
• DBS and basic financial probity checks required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management, governance, and performance of global logistics partners.
• Ensure end-to-end logistics execution aligns with business objectives, cost targets, and service levels across geographies.
• Interface between internal stakeholders and external logistics partners.
• Develop and execute logistics partner strategies with global 3PL/4PL networks and local transport partners.
• Deliver a contracted and governed logistics partner ecosystem with measurable service-level compliance and recovery protocols.
• Develop and manage performance dashboards tracking cost, HSE, vehicle status, and environmental KPIs.
• Manage logistics budgets and cost models; drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Drive continuous innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Innovation

Multimodal freight management

Logistics budget management

Performance dashboard development

Service-level compliance

Value engineering

3PL/4PL ecosystem strategy

Cost reduction initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

BPSS clearance

DBS check

Basic financial probity checks

CIPS

PMP

MCILT

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

• Lead the strategic management, governance, and performance of global logistics partners
• Ensure end-to-end logistics execution aligns with business objectives, cost targets, and service levels across multiple geographies
• Act as the key interface between internal stakeholders and external logistics partners
• Lead an indirect headcount of approximately 30
• Develop and execute logistics partner strategies with the global 3PL/4PL network and local transport partners
• Address regional requirements and operational resilience
• Deliver a contracted and governed logistics partner ecosystem with measurable service-level compliance and recovery protocols
• Develop and manage performance dashboards tracking cost, HSE, vehicle status, and environmental KPIs
• Manage logistics budgets and cost models
• Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives without compromising service
• Drive continuous innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• Deep understanding of multimodal freight
• Deep understanding of 3PL/4PL ecosystems
• Experience with ERP-based performance reporting
• Focus on Service Excellence and Continuous Innovative solutions
• Hands-on experience strategically managing global logistics providers or freight forwarders across the UK and Europe
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, energy, or nuclear/aerospace environments is advantageous
• CIPS, PMP, or MCILT is advantageous
• Applicants will be required to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing global logistics operations, focusing on service excellence, cost management, and performance tracking. Proficient in developing strategies for 3PL/4PL ecosystems and ensuring compliance with service-level agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Logistics Management
• 3PL/4PL Ecosystem Strategy
• Performance Reporting
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Multimodal Freight Management
• Logistics Budget Management
• Performance Dashboard Development
• Service-Level Compliance
• Value Engineering

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Innovation

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIPS
• PMP
• MCILT

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Nuclear
• Aerospace

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems