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Vacancy NameLogistics Contract ManagerEmployment TypePermanentCountryUnited KingdomLocationBradfordBusiness AreaOperationsWorkplace TypeOnsiteAbout PrincesThe Princes Group has over 7, employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.Role Description
Professional Profile
Experienced Logistics Manager to own contract performance, financial controls, and day-to-day operations across our ambient and chilled drinks sites (Glasgow to Cardiff). The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with excellent relationship-building and presentation abilities, ensuring seamless delivery, cost-control, and stakeholder confidence.
Core Competencies
1. Contract ManagementFull lifecycle oversight of open-book and closed-book agreementsAbility to draft and present capital expenditure papers
2. Financial Acumen Collaborative budget setting, cost control and variance analysis working with our finance team
3. Operational Pulse Management Real-time KPI and SLA monitoringRapid issue identification and root-cause resolution
4. Third-Party MHE understanding Coordination, performance review and continuous improvement of material handling equipment
5. Systems & Tools SAP supply-chain module experience preferredProficient in Microsoft ExcelCompelling PowerPoint presentations for board-level reporting
6. Continuous Improvement & Project Management Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologiesLeading pilot programs and rolling out warehouse innovations
Communication & Collaboration
7. Strong stakeholder engagement with internal teams and external vendors
8. High-impact verbal and written communication
9. Expert presentation skills at all organisational levels
Mobility & Adaptability
10. Willingness to travel frequently between Liverpool, Bradford, Cardiff, and intervening sites
11. Flexible problem-solver in dynamic, multi-site environments
Role Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
12. Minimum 5 years’ logistics or supply-chain management experience
13. Proven track record in contract and financial governance
14. Demonstrable success driving continuous improvement and innovation
15. SAP or equivalent ERP proficiency
16. Self-motivated, analytical, and results-oriented demeanour
Benefits
17. Cash Car Allowance
18. 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
19. 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
20. Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
21. Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
22. Life Assurance Cover
23. Private Medical Insurance
24. Critical Illness Cover
25. Learning & Development Opportunities
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