Transport Contract Manager

Wincanton; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Contract Manager to oversee the JD Sports contract. This key role involves ensuring operational efficiency and safety while managing teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, operational expertise in transport, and a passion for colleague wellbeing.

Benefits

Company pension

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee discounts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in safe transport operations.
• Leadership experience managing high-quality teams.
• Strategic mindset with industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational delivery and service excellence for the JD Sports contract.
• Monitor performance to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee transport management KPIs and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Operational expertise

Customer relationship management

Commercial acumen

Job description

The Contract Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery of a best-in-class service and strategic plan aligned with growth objectives, providing a competitive advantage. The role involves managing the JD Sports contract within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, ensuring safety, operational processes, and overseeing day-to-day teams.

This challenging and exciting role is ideal for individuals with drive, determination, and enthusiasm. Candidates should have a passion for colleague safety and wellbeing, employee engagement and development, operational improvements, customer relationships, and a proven track record of driving value and delivering results.

How will you contribute?

1. Deploy operational and commercial objectives to deliver the JD Sports contract plan and growth.
2. Monitor and measure performance to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
3. Manage resources and skills effectively to achieve tactical and strategic goals.
4. Manage and optimize all transport management KPIs related to delivery, compliance, H&S, and costs.
5. Oversee all systems, processes, procedures, and training across sites under your control.
6. Drive consistency in transport operational practices and performance, fostering collaboration and best practices.
7. Ensure service excellence through continuous improvement and an engaged team.
8. Develop, improve, and implement JD Sports operational plans to meet company goals.
9. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver services, initiatives, and growth.
10. Manage the transport budget, maintaining costs through KPI management.
11. Deliver top standards in health & safety, wellbeing, and sustainability.
12. Work closely with finance teams for business forecasting and target achievement.

What will you bring?

• Proven experience in delivering safe transport operations with a safety-first culture and colleague wellbeing focus.
• Leadership experience managing teams delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to provide customer insights, reporting, and effective communication.
• Strategic mindset with industry knowledge of the fast-paced transport sector.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer relationship management and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Experience building high-performing teams in complex service environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge.
• Operational expertise within a large, complex 3PL environment.
• Track record of delivering results, innovating, and managing change.
• High standards of integrity, leadership, and fairness, with coaching and motivational skills.
• Problem-solving skills to improve processes, efficiency, service, and profits.
• Willingness to travel within the UK; flexible location.

Our Culture & Benefits

We offer a friendly, safety-first working environment with benefits including a company pension, generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts, onsite parking, and more. We value career development, training, and progression in a dynamic setting.

Our Values & Commitment

We are committed to equality, inclusion, and creating an environment where all colleagues feel supported and valued. Our colleagues are our strength, and we welcome your application.

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Created on 02/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom