Job Description
Supply Chain Manager – Courier & Logistics
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£40,000
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Leeds, Essex or Berkshire | Hybrid | Full-time, permanent
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A growing, service-led business is looking for a commercially minded newly created Supply Chain specialist to develop and manage its national courier network. Courier experience is essential.
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This is a varied, hands-on role, with a strong opportunity to progress at the centre of a growing operation. You will source and onboard courier partners, strengthen supplier relationships, improve coverage and capacity, and help develop a scalable, digitally enabled logistics proposition.
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You’ll work closely with Planning, Product, Technology and Marketing teams, as well as external suppliers, to support the continued growth of the company’s courier platform and marketplace.
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What you’ll be doing
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- Growing and developing a resilient UK-wide courier network
- Managing 3PL (third party logistics)
- Identifying coverage and capacity gaps, sourcing and onboarding suitable suppliers
- Managing supplier performance, scorecards, review meetings and improvement plans
- Negotiating rates, service levels and commercial agreements
- Supporting suppliers to engage with a digital platform
- Improving marketplace performance and onboarding independent drivers/local courier businesses
- Monitoring service, analysing delivery data and resolving operational issues
- Ensuring supplier compliance, insurance, licences, audits and safety standards are maintained
- Supporting business continuity during peak demand and emergency-response activity
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What we’re looking for
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- Experience in courier, transport, logistics or supplier-management environments
- Strong supplier relationship management and commercial negotiation skills
- Comfortable using performance data to identify issues and improvement opportunities
- Highly organised, proactive and able to work at pace
- Confident communicator with strong internal and external stakeholder-management skills
- Experience with digital logistics platforms, supplier audits/compliance or CIPS/IOSH qualifications would be advantageous
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This would suit someone who enjoys combining commercial supplier management with practical operational problem-solving, and wants to make a visible impact on a growing national network.
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To find out more or apply, please contact Emma Cannon at Unbound Talent.
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