Role – Logistics Contract Manager (Interim/FTC)
£££ - £500 Day Rate (Umbrella), or circa £60,000 FTC
Start Date – Immediate
Location – Travel to Corby, Northampton and Sheffield
Pod Talent are working with a rapidly growing and innovative consumer goods business on an exciting new interim opportunity within their logistics team. This role will play a crucial part in managing 3PL relationships and operational performance across multiple warehouse locations. It's a brilliant opportunity for someone experienced in third-party logistics who enjoys being hands-on and driving real change in a high-growth environment.
While this is a 3-month interim role initially, there is potential for it to go permanent.
Key Responsibilities of the Logistics Contract Manager – Interim:
- Act as the key contact between the business and 3PL providers, ensuring excellent service and contract performance
- Analyse logistics data and 3PL KPIs to drive improvements and cost-saving initiatives
- Monitor and manage capacity planning, storage utilisation and operational resource requirements
- Validate 3PL invoicing and ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on time
- Support system developments and ensure high inventory accuracy across 3PL sites
- Audit 3PL SOPs and ensure compliance, identifying areas for continuous improvement
- Provide weekly visibility and reporting to internal stakeholders, flagging performance risks
Key Experience Required for the Position of Logistics Contract Manager – Interim:
- Strong experience managing 3PL contracts, ideally within both B2B and D2C channels
- Proven background in logistics or warehousing, with a mix of 3PL and in-house operations
- Solid understanding of performance management, capacity planning and cost control
- Experience working with parcel carriers, particularly in a consumer-led supply chain
- Proactive mindset, data-driven and comfortable travelling regularly between sites
- Ideally based within a commutable distance of Corby, Northampton and Sheffield
This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performing supply chain team and make an impact from day one.
Interested? Apply now or reach out to holly@pod-talent.com to learn more!
