3PL Operations Management Specialist in Bolton

We are seeking a Logistics 3PL Operations Management Specialist to oversee and optimize the performance of a key third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse provider in the UK. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality service delivery across our Consumer Brands Group (CBG) and Protective & Marine (P&M) divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing warehouse operations, improving service quality, and enhancing communication between internal stakeholders and the 3PL provider.

The position is based in the North of the UK with an ideal location being around Sheffield or Bolton / Manchester. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring accuracy in inbound/outbound activities, picking, packing, pallet quality, and load safety.
• Resolve operational issues including damages, incorrect quantities, product variances, and packing defects.
• Act as the main liaison between Sherwin-Williams divisions and the 3PL provider, ensuring smooth communication and aligned service levels.
• Manage system and data accuracy across 3PL WMS/TMS and Sherwin-Williams Oracle systems, ensuring reliable reporting and reconciliation.
• Monitor and improve performance KPIs, driving efficiency, service quality, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support facility and relationship management, working closely with 3PL leadership and internal stakeholders to maintain a strong partnership and address site-related needs.

The skills and experience you will ideally have:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in warehouse operations or 3PL management.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse best practices, inventory control, logistics processes, and infrastructure.
• Experience working in matrix, multi-divisional, and regional environments.
• Proven ability to support or implement ERP or supply chain transformation projects (highly desirable).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, SharePoint).
• Experience with WMS/TMS systems; Blue Yonder and Oracle R12 preferred.
• LEAN/Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• Advanced English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrates curiosity, independence, humility, and a continuous-learning mindset.
• Strong strategic influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Our offer to you:

• A competitive salary and company bonus.
• Company contributed pension.
• Cash plan medical.
• Work-life balance hybrid and flexible working schedule.
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment.
• Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry.
• Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels.
• Attractive wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion and ID&E programmes.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being.
• Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution.
• Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities.

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible.

Eligibility to Work: You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer: An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.