Transport Contract Manager

Overview

In this Transport Contract Manager role, you will lead PepsiCo UK’s ambient transport operation across 3PL partners, driving service, cost and productivity. You’ll manage POD/BIFG operations, governance, and budget performance to support a reliable national logistics network. You’ll partner with 3PLs to optimise backhaul, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliant, efficient supply chain execution. This is a pivotal role for shaping how we move goods across the UK and maximize value.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• critical illness cover
• discounted gym memberships
• enhanced parental leave
• electric car schemes
• wellbeing and career growth commitment

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day UK ambient transport operations with 3PL providers, ensuring service, safety, quality and cost targets.
• Drive performance improvements across the logistics network, resolving issues and managing delivery risks.
• Own logistics budgets, invoice governance, cost control and productivity opportunities.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with 3PLs, leading contract reviews and governance.
• Lead backhaul and transport optimisation initiatives to enhance efficiency, sustainability and revenue opportunities.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects and productivity savings across the transport operation.
• Ensure robust operational controls (POD management, reconciliation, reporting).
• Manage inbound movement of Bought-In Finished Goods into the UK for seamless supply chain execution.

Key requirements

• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers, including contract management, commercial negotiations and supplier relationships.
• Proven track record delivering operational results in logistics, transport, supply chain or FMCG.
• Strong project/change management and ability to lead continuous improvement with measurable business impact.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with senior teams.
• Strong analytical, financial and problem-solving capabilities; experience with budgets and data-driven decisions.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations (manufacturing to delivery).
• Knowledge of UK transport and fleet operations; regulatory/compliance awareness (advantageous).

• stakeholder management
• influencing
• analytical thinking
• 3PL management
• contract management
• budgeting and financial governance

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