Commercial - Contract Manager

EV Cargo have grown to become a predominate international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world.

THE ROLE:

Join us as a Contract Manager within our Commercial Team where you will be working across a broad range of large-scale contracts. You will be a valued member of the operation, helping us to achieve and surpass service and financial targets.

THE SALARY:

Competitive based on experience

BENEFITS:

On-site parking, Rewards Scheme

SHIFT INFORMATION:

Monday to Friday – 9 hour shift – 1 hour unpaid lunch break

WHERE YOU WILL BE BASED:

You will be based in our flagship office in Ashby-de-la-Zouch (LE65 1JR)

WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITES?

• Maintain working relationships with key Stakeholders (External and Internal) in order that escalated issues are resolve in a mutually beneficial way with any corrective actions formalised.
• To proactively develop and manage objectives at strategic and operational level to deliver value to client whilst keeping client fully updated on progress and value delivered.
• To interact with client at operational and commercial level to ensure performance is achieved.
• Control Account Performance (service & financial). Produce periodic performance reports and participate in periodic review meetings.
• Effective planning of transport to ensure service and maximum gross margin
• To manage a dedicated team of colleagues to ensure objectives met, opportunities identified and resources optimised.
• To be responsible for haulier relationship management and productivity in order that client objectives are satisfied.
• Develop and manage functional corrective action and continuous improvement solutions and integrate into strategic client development.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Proven track record of manging customers
• Proven track record of managing multiple direct reports
• Previous experience in road transport planning and route scheduling
• Previous experience in FMCG beneficial
• Excellent attention to detail
• You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A methodical and structured approach to problem solving
• An approachable attitude and a flexible approach to work
• Strong PC Literacy including Word & Excel in a business capacity
• Knowledge of driver’s hours
• Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent