Logistics Manager (3PL and Transport Focus)

Logistics Manager (3PL and Transport Focus) Essex Permanent Full-TimeA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Logistics Manager to join a growing and evolving organisation in a newly created, high-impact role. This position offers the chance to take real ownership of logistics operations, driving structure, visibility and performance across an outsourced transport and warehousing model.The Role As Logistics Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end movement of goods, ensuring efficient coordination from order through to delivery. You''ll play a pivotal role in managing third-party logistics providers, improving cost transparency and building robust processes within an environment that is still developing in maturity. This is a highly visible role working across multiple functions, acting as the key link between commercial, operational and supply chain teams.Key ResponsibilitiesManage relationships with 3PL providers, hauliers and transport partners, ensuring performance against service levelsOversee inbound and outbound logistics activity, including inter-site transfers and customer deliveriesTake ownership of logistics spend, driving cost control, budget management and identifying efficiency savings opportunitiesDevelop and implement reporting structures to improve visibility of logistics performance and costsAct as the escalation point for operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvementBuild and implement processes and standard ..... full job details .....