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Logistics Contract Manager
Upto £50k
Staffordshire
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Our client is a leading 3PL, with an envied client base and turnover exceeding £25million. Due to a period of growth, they now require a Logiastics Contract Manager to manage an established client at their site in Staffordshire.
As Logistics Contract Manager you will become a key member of the Distribution & Operations team, responsible for delivering key projects to drive sustainable and progressive change into the customers operation.
Key Responsibilities as Logistics Contract Manager:
Full budgetary responsibility for the customers contract
Full management of the open book commercial model
Creation and agreement of weekly cost report and oversee 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 delver strategic cost-saving initiatives
Responsibility for all transport functions within the customers 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
xUnderstand 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 for the role of Logistics Contract Manager:
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.
Someone who has experience or working as a partner with a customer on their own site and leading a team that is responsible for all transport functions within the customers 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.
You must be competent with transport management systems (TMS), fleet tracking and ERP platforms.
This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application .
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