At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise our carrier network across the UK and Ireland for efficient transport solutions.
- Company: Join CHEP, a global leader in sustainable logistics with a diverse workforce.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, high-impact environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on supply chain performance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport or logistics management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Collaborate with carriers to develop and implement cost-effective transportation solutions that meet service level expectations.
- Identify and drive transport collaboration opportunities within the CHEP network, working closely with commercial teams.
- Build and maintain carrier relationships, negotiating rates, ensuring capacity, and upholding service commitments.
- Stay updated on transportation industry trends by visiting key carrier and customer sites, attending industry events, and networking with industry representatives.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement, ensuring continuous process enhancements and sustainable change.
- Lead the implementation of best practices and ensure comprehensive training for team members to drive operational efficiency.
- Monitor carrier performance and hold regular reviews to ensure consistent service and cost optimization.
- Foster an inclusive, innovative team environment that encourages collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in transport, logistics or carrier management within complex, multi-site environments.
- Strong understanding of the UK carrier market and transport operations at scale.
- Track record of cost optimisation, supplier management and performance improvement.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations and Commercial teams.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment.
Leadership Behaviours:
- Commercially astute, balancing cost, service and operational priorities.
- Confident communicator at senior stakeholder level.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong people leader with the ability to develop and coach teams.
Why Join CHEP?
- Influence a large transport network across UK & Ireland.
- Work in a complex, high-impact, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Exposure to strategic supply chain and transport decision-making.
- Clear pathway into senior logistics and supply chain leadership roles.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary.
- Annual bonus (typically 15%).
- Car allowance.
- Private healthcare (family cover).
- Share scheme.
- Flexible working.
- 25 days holiday + option to buy/sell additional leave.
- 10% pension contribution.
- Life Assurance & EAP.
This is a role for someone who wants more than just operational delivery. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the network works, improving how it performs, and influencing how it evolves.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential.
Manager, Carrier Management, GBIE in London employer: CHEP
At CHEP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through clear pathways into senior logistics roles, competitive benefits including private healthcare and a generous pension contribution, and a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact on global supply chains while being part of a diverse team that values your authentic self.
