Logistics Contract Manager Interim/FTC

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 to learn more!