Logistics Contract Manager

Lanesboroughschool; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Staffordshire seeks a Logistics Contract Manager to oversee client contracts, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a proven background in contract management and logistics operations, with excellent communication skills and vast knowledge of transport regulations. This full-time role offers an attractive salary of up to £50k.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar position.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Experience in managing transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the customer contract's budget.
• Lead development and strategy execution.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Strategic cost-saving initiatives

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of transport regulations

Tools

Transport management systems (TMS)

ERP platforms

Job description

Logistics Contract Manager

Upto £50k, Staffordshire

Strive Supply Chain is a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport and Warehouse Operations.

Our client is a leading 3PL with a turnover exceeding £25 million. Due to a period of growth, they now require a Logistics Contract Manager to manage an established client at their site in Staffordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Full budgetary responsibility for the customer's contract.
• Full management of the open book commercial model.
• Creation and agreement of weekly cost reports and oversight of correct, timely and accurate invoicing to the client.
• Drive development and lead the contract through change required in line with agreed strategy with the client.
• Ensure the contract is planned & controlled in a proactive, constructive and progressive manner.
• Develop, execute and deliver strategic cost‑saving initiatives.
• Responsibility for all transport functions within the customer's site.
• Responsibility for managing a small team and recruitment in conjunction with the client and within agreed budgets.
• Manage the contract operation, directly, both daily, weekly (tactical) and on a long‑term basis (strategic).
• Manage the relationship with all sub‑contractors employed on the contract.
• Deal with all escalated operational issues.
• Understand the key drivers of the operation, managing accurate and meaningful KPIs which in turn ensure the productivity and profitability.
• Act as the key on‑site contact for the client ensuring that all SLAs are met and that additional requirements are addressed.
• Maintain a high level of Health & Safety compliance and quality standards, in line with business requirements and relevant legislation.
• Oversee the maintenance and compliance of the fleet assigned to the contract.
• Responsibility for the creation and maintenance of all SOPs to provide robust systems and processes.

Ideal Person

• A proven track record that demonstrates success in a similar position and has a strong understanding of commercial contracts, SLAs and KPIs.
• The ability to identify and mitigate contractual risk (e.g., service penalties or indemnities).
• Knowledge of transport regulations and logistics contract law.
• Experience working as a partner with a customer on their own site and leading a team responsible for all transport functions within the customer's site.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders to develop, execute and deliver strategic cost‑saving initiatives.
• An in‑depth knowledge of logistics operations (HGV fleet, warehousing, and distribution).
• Managing the contract operations, with the ability to translate contractual commitments into operational delivery on a daily, weekly or long‑term basis.
• Competency with transport management systems (TMS), fleet tracking and ERP platforms.

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