Role: Head of Carrier Management (UK & Europe)
Company: Leading 3PL Logistics Provider
Location: Romsey, Hampshire (SO51)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Company Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Carrier Management to join a market-leading 3PL logistics provider.
The Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing all group transport activity across the UK and Europe, ensuring the delivery of efficient, cost-effective and customer-centric solutions.
Reporting to the UK Operations Director, this role works across an outsourced c. £5m annual transport spend, this person will make key financial, SLA and environmental improvements for both the employer (3PL) and its customers.
This role operates on a hybrid working pattern, with an average expectation of 3 days on site (Romsey area), and 2 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end carrier management strategy across the UK and European regions.
Negotiate and manage contracts with hauliers, subcontractors and carriers to ensure service excellence and commercial value.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key logistics partners and internal stakeholders.
Provide oversight of all transport activity, ensuri...