Strategic 3PL Contract Manager – Warehousing & Freight

Michelin Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility company in the UK is seeking a 3rd Party Logistics Contract Manager with significant experience in warehousing and freight transport. The role involves taking ownership of 3PL contracts, leading supplier governance, and managing budgets and performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial background and the ability to challenge suppliers, with a focus on driving improvements in service delivery and cost management.

Benefits

Health cash plan for healthcare expenses

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ability to buy or sell holiday days

FREE premium tyres for your vehicle

Salary Sacrifice EV Car Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

FREE digital GP and mental health counselling

In-house training programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing outsourced warehousing and 3PL transport contracts.
• In-depth operational understanding of warehouse activities.
• Strong expertise in freight transport including UK market knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own end–to–end 3PL contracts covering warehousing and logistics operations.
• Lead supplier governance and performance reviews.
• Manage budgets, SLAs, and KPIs.

Skills

Experience managing outsourced warehousing operations

Expertise in freight transport

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to influence suppliers

Analytical capability

Job description

A leading mobility company in the UK is seeking a 3rd Party Logistics Contract Manager with significant experience in warehousing and freight transport. The role involves taking ownership of 3PL contracts, leading supplier governance, and managing budgets and performance metrics. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial background and the ability to challenge suppliers, with a focus on driving improvements in service delivery and cost management.