Job Description

Vacancy Name

Logistics Contract Manager

Employment Type

Permanent

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Bradford

Business Area

Operations

Workplace Type

Onsite

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 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

Contract Management + Full lifecycle oversight of open-book and closed-book agreements
+ Ability to draft and present capital expenditure papers
Financial Acumen + Collaborative budget setting, cost control and variance analysis working with our finance team
Operational Pulse Management + Real-time KPI and SLA monitoring
+ Rapid issue identification and root-cause resolution
Third-Party MHE understanding + Coordination, performance review and continuous improvement of material handling equipment
Systems & Tools + SAP supply-chain module experience preferred
+ Proficient in Microsoft Excel
+ Compelling PowerPoint presentations for board-level reporting
Continuous Improvement & Project Management + Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
+ Leading pilot programs and rolling out warehouse innovations

Communication & Collaboration

Strong stakeholder engagement with internal teams and external vendors High-impact verbal and written communication Expert presentation skills at all organisational levels

Mobility & Adaptability

Willingness to travel frequently between Liverpool, Bradford, Cardiff, and intervening sites Flexible problem-solver in dynamic, multi-site environments

Role Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum 5 years' logistics or supply-chain management experience Proven track record in contract and financial governance Demonstrable success driving continuous improvement and innovation SAP or equivalent ERP proficiency Self-motivated, analytical, and results-oriented demeanour

Benefits

Cash Car Allowance 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off 14.5% Pension - 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies Life Assurance Cover Private Medical Insurance Critical Illness Cover Learning & Development Opportunities



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