Carrier Manager
Northampton, Northamptonshire (with hybrid working)
About Us
Yusen Logistics is on a mission to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. We offer innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services that forge better connections between businesses, customers, and communities. We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We are now looking for a Carrier Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 08:30 - 17:00 Monday - Friday.
The Benefits
- Salary of £30,000 - £36,575 per annum (depending on experience)
- 25 days’ holiday per year (excluding Bank Holidays) and 5 days' Volunteer Leave per year
- Company Pension Scheme
- Individual health cover
- Free eye test
- Opportunity for unpaid leave
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee benefits such as up to 25% off gym membership and high street vouchers
- Critical Illness Cover
- MyStrength Wellbeing App
- Online Mental Health First Aiders
- Free online platforms for Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet & nutrition
- Tailored development and career opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced logistics professional with European road freight experience to join our dedicated team.
You’ll have the chance to drive the sustainable supply-chain mission within our globally recognised organisation, contributing to a healthier and more efficient logistics network.
What’s more, you will play a key role in the development and management of our Carrier Network, ensuring that our strategic suppliers deliver top-quality service and value, positioning us as a leader in the logistics industry.
So, if you want to advance your career as a Carrier Manager, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Carrier Manager, you will develop and manage the Carrier Network within the Yusen Logistics Healthcare Control Tower, ensuring the efficient and sustainable operation of our supply chain.
Managing carrier relationships, you will ensure compliance with service level agreements, and lead the implementation of new carriers. You will also support contract renewals and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure carrier performance meets our quality, service, and cost expectations.
Conducting formal carrier reviews, you will manage Supplier SLAs and lead eSourcing events. You will also be the initial contact point for all carrier-related issues, leading new carrier implementation projects and ensuring all compliance requirements are upheld by our carrier partners.
Additionally, you will:
- Produce and deliver KPI packs across PET and ESC Networks
- Support the central audit team in preparation for carrier audits
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop the carrier sourcing strategy
- Participate in procurement sourcing activities, including market tenders and benchmarking
- Assist in the development of carrier contracts and service level agreements
About You
To be considered as a Carrier Manager, you will need:
- Extensive European road freight experience
- Experience in managing carriers and creating carrier strategy
- Experience in Supplier Relationship Management
- Familiarity with transport carrier and/or the non-asset EU control tower operational environment
- An in-depth understanding of distribution networks
- Good working knowledge of the Healthcare sector, suppliers, and standards
- Strong understanding of procurement principles and levers
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Solid data analysis skills
The closing date for this role is 27th August 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Logistics Carrier Manager, Transport Network Manager, Freight Manager, or Supply Chain Carrier Manager.
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