Senior Contract and Account Manager - 3PL Logistics
Role: Senior Contract and Account Manager - 3PL Logistics. Company: Leading Global 3PL Contract Logistics Provider. Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire (LE17). Salary & Benefits: £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus, Holidays & Package. The Company Loom Talent are proud to have been exclusively appointed to lead the hiring strategy for a new site start up in Lutterworth. Our client, a leading global 3PL contract logistics provider are actively needing to source a full leadership and management structure for a prestigious existing customer. This role will be responsible for the hiring of some 50 Managers for the facility in a timely fashion with a go-live fast approaching. Operating within a dedicated customer facility in excess of 600,000 sq. ft. working largely to a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with a projected headcount of 1,000 in peak periods. The Role The Senior Contract and Account Manager - 3PL Logistics role will play a critical role in designing, maintaining and leading all site based activity across what will be a key UK DC operation in Lutterworth, Leicestershire. This position is a truly exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding organisation. Key Responsibilities Reporting Line: Reporting to the Site General Manager. Client Relationships: Build and maintain an already impressive, strong customer relationship base, ensuring ongoing satisfaction. Commercial Responsibility & Budget Management: Support the development and management of the operational site budget in excess of +£40m, ensuring financial objectives are tracked & achieved while maintaining service & quality. Performance Metrics: Continue to monitor and report on the sites approach to KPI's, whilst ensuring new site standardisation. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice. Process Optimisation: Support the wider site on continuously evaluating and improving operational processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Innovation: Support the business appetite in time to drive innovation, Automation & Robotics along with the adoption of new technologies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Supplier Relationships: Play a key / lead role in managing the UK commercial customer relationship, along with key suppliers and third-party service providers to ensure timely and cost-effective services. The Candidate The successful candidate for the Senior Contract and Account Manager - 3PL Logistics opportunity will have the following skills and experiences: A Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Background - Essential. A minimum of 3+ years Contract Manager or Account Manager experience - Essential. Proven within 3PL Warehousing - Advantageous. Exposure to a successful & sizeable start up operations - Advantageous. Previous exposure to medium - large sized DC operations, with a revenue generation in excess of +£20m - Essential. Have worked in a customer facing, highly demanding environment previously - Essential. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams - Essential. Prior commercial knowledge of the UK logistics and warehousing market - Essential. An individual truly excited by large scale growth challenges - Essential. Commutable to Lutterworth area 4-5 x days per week - Essential. The Package Salary - £55,000 to £60,000. Company Bonus Scheme. 25 Days + 8 Bank Holidays. 5% Matched Pension Contributions. Annual Salary Life Assurance. Plus, additional company benefits