UK Transport Contract Leader: 3PL & Cost Optimisation

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

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.