Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics

Senior Logistics Manager / Head of Logistics

Location: East Midlands, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Sector: Logistics & Customer Services

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: up to £85,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + 15% Bonus

Job ref: 661123

Expiry date: 29-Jun-2026

Location: East Midlands / South Yorkshire (commutable to Corby, Northampton & Sheffield).

Pod Talent are working with a rapidly growing and innovative consumer goods business on an exciting new 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.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Logistics Manager

• 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 Senior Logistics Manager

• 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!