We are currently recruiting on behalf of a long-established client, a leading 3PL business delivering supply chain solutions across the UK and Europe.

They are seeking a Logistics & Contract Manager to join their Essex site. In this role, you will be responsible for operational optimisation, contract management, and leveraging data to guide strategy and improve performance. You will combine commercial expertise with systems knowledge to drive operational efficiency and support the business’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

* Monitor and drive operational performance across all logistics activities, ensuring processes run efficiently, resources are optimised, and operational goals are consistently achieved.

* Analyse P&L and manage budgets to deliver commercial results, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and increased profitability.

* Oversee contractual compliance and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring service levels are met and fostering trust with key stakeholders.

* Conduct regular contract reviews and provide proactive recommendations to mitigate risk, improve operational outcomes, and maximise commercial opportunities.

* Lead, coach, and develop the team, ensuring KPIs and SLAs are consistently achieved while promoting professional growth.

* Optimise warehouse processes and procedures, implementing best practices to increase throughput, accuracy, an...