Contract Logistics Manager

Position: Contract Logistics Manager

Location – Stoke-on-Trent

Salary £55,000 (Negotiable)

Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 18:00

Our client is an award-winning global transport, freight forwarding and general haulage specialist, leading the way in the global logistics market.

We are currently hiring for a dynamic, results-driven Commercial & Operations Contract Logistics Manager, experienced in working across fast-paced 24-hour operations, covering a contract logistics department (Intermodal Transport, 3PL, Retail)

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated work history in contract logistics and be confident communicating across all levels and with all Stakeholders.

Contracts Logistics Manager Role & Responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for contract logistics department, financial, operations and commercial accountability.

• Management of major contracts, running dedicated services/fleet/ 300,000sqf warehousing facility and managing commercial relationships with key clients.
• Experienced in Contract Logistics implementation/project management
• P&L responsibility/ forecasting
• Contract renewals and retention.
• Experience running large contracts exceeding £1m+ in turnover
• Responsible for operations teams directly involved in contract Logistics
• Full senior operational, financial and commercial account responsibility

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Discount Platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Engagement Forum
• Reward and Recognition programme
• Pay Day Treat Day

Essential Experience:

• Significant managerial experience in contract logistics with a demonstrated work history
• Knowledge of WMS systems including RF Scanners.
• Proven experience running a high-performing profitable contract logistics department.
• Able to promote and manage change.
• Effective organisational and time management skills, inclusive of prioritising workload
• Effective influencer and negotiator
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving.
• Able to deliver coaching/training.
• Able to interpret statistics and data effectively.
• Adaptable and quick to learn

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.