Transport Contract Manager

PepsiCo; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym memberships

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car schemes

Job summary

PepsiCo UK is seeking a Transport Contract Manager to lead a multi-million-pound UK transport operation, overseeing strategic 3PL partnerships and driving service, cost and productivity improvements across a nationwide logistics network.

This role covers core transport contracts (XPO), POD and Bought In Finished Goods, with responsibility for budgeting, governance meetings and continuous improvement projects that reduce waste and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing 3PL providers and contract management.
• Proven track record in logistics, transport or FMCG.
• Strong project and change management abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Analytical, financial and data-driven decision making.
• Understanding end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of UK transport and fleet operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day UK ambient transport with 3PL partners.
• Drive performance improvements across the logistics network.
• Own budgets and invoice governance.
• Lead relationships with 3PL providers and conduct governance.
• Lead backhaul and transport optimisation initiatives.
• Deliver productivity savings across transport operations.
• Maintain POD management, reconciliation and reporting.
• Manage inbound Finished Goods supply into the UK.

Skills

3PL management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Contract negotiations

Supply chain knowledge

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo UK, we’re proud to make some of the nation’s favourite snacks and drinks—like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we’re also home to one of the world’s largest crisp factories in Leicester.

As the Transport Contract Manager you will lead a multi-million-pound UK transport operation, managing strategic 3PL partnerships and driving service, cost and productivity performance across a nationwide logistics network.

This role provides contract management of core transport (XPO), POD (Proof of Delivery) and BIFG (Bought In Finished Goods) operations. This is a key role within the logistics function tasked with supporting service delivery, driving simplification and removing waste whilst managing cost through contractual reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of PepsiCo's UK ambient transport operation through third-party logistics (3PL) partners, ensuring excellent service, safety, quality and cost performance.
• Drive operational decision-making and performance improvement across the logistics network, resolving issues and managing risks to customer deliveries.
• Own logistics budgets and financial performance, including invoice governance, cost control and identification of productivity opportunities.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with 3PL providers, leading contract reviews, governance meetings and ongoing performance management.
• Lead backhaul operations and transport optimisation initiatives to maximise efficiency, sustainability and revenue opportunities.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects and productivity savings across the transport operation while supporting wider supply chain objectives.
• Ensure robust operational controls, including Proof of Delivery (POD) management, reconciliation processes and performance reporting.
• Manage the inbound movement of Bought-In Finished Goods into the UK, ensuring product availability and seamless supply chain execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, including contract management, commercial negotiations and supplier relationship development.
• Demonstrated success delivering operational results within a logistics, transport, supply chain or FMCG environment.
• Strong project and change management experience, with the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives and deliver measurable business benefits.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience building effective relationships across operational, commercial and senior leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving capabilities, with experience managing budgets, evaluating business cases and making data-driven decisions.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, from manufacturing and procurement through to warehousing, transportation and customer delivery.
• Knowledge of UK transport and fleet operations, including regulatory and compliance requirements, would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits—from critical illness cover and discounted gym memberships to enhanced parental leave and electric car schemes. Our commitment to wellbeing and career growth makes us a Top Employer for 14 years running.

Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.