Senior Logistics Operations Manager - Global Logistics Partner

• Lead the strategic management, governance, and performance of global logistics partners
• Ensure end-to-end logistics execution aligns with business objectives, cost targets, and service levels across multiple geographies
• Act as the key interface between internal stakeholders and external logistics partners
• Lead an indirect headcount of approximately 30
• Develop and execute logistics partner strategies with the global 3PL/4PL network and local transport partners
• Address regional requirements and operational resilience
• Deliver a contracted and governed logistics partner ecosystem with measurable service-level compliance and recovery protocols
• Develop and manage performance dashboards tracking cost, HSE, vehicle status, and environmental KPIs
• Manage logistics budgets and cost models
• Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives without compromising service
• Drive continuous innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• Deep understanding of multimodal freight
• Deep understanding of 3PL/4PL ecosystems
• Experience with ERP-based performance reporting
• Focus on Service Excellence and Continuous Innovative solutions
• Hands-on experience strategically managing global logistics providers or freight forwarders across the UK and Europe
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, energy, or nuclear/aerospace environments is advantageous
• CIPS, PMP, or MCILT is advantageous
• Applicants will be required to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing global logistics operations, focusing on service excellence, cost management, and performance tracking. Proficient in developing strategies for 3PL/4PL ecosystems and ensuring compliance with service-level agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Logistics Management
• 3PL/4PL Ecosystem Strategy
• Performance Reporting
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Multimodal Freight Management
• Logistics Budget Management
• Performance Dashboard Development
• Service-Level Compliance
• Value Engineering

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Innovation

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIPS
• PMP
• MCILT

Industry Keywords

• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Nuclear
• Aerospace

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems