SAP Specialist - Logistics & Warehouse Management
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typical contract management role. You'll be accountable for £50m+ annual logistics spend and will act as Ocado's lead in building high-trust partnerships with 3PL providers, ensuring they deliver best-in-class service, cost efficiency, and innovation. You'll blend commercial contract management (open-book and closed-book) with strategic supply chain leadership - creating joint improvement plans, unlocking mutual growth opportunities, and embedding industry-leading practices that make Ocado's 3PL relationships a true competitive advantage. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential, as you'll need to travel to partner and network locations. You will be responsible for: Leading the commercial and contractual management of Ocado's 3PL warehousing and transport partnerships. Designing and executing long-term strategies for Ocado's 3PL network that balance cost efficiency, service excellence, and scalability. Acting as the key point of contact across Finance, Legal, A leading brand in healthy snacks is seeking an energetic Brand Manager for TREK in St Albans. This role involves executing brand strategies, managing partnerships, and driving marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and penetration. Candidates should have a..., A digital consultancy in St Albans is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to support their growth strategy. The role involves generating leads, nurturing opportunities, and building relationships with prospects and partners. Candidates should have a proven..., Product Manager - Device Lifecycle Management (DLM)/Workplace Location: Hatfield, London, Reading, Milton Keynes, Nottingham Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Working within the Technology Sourcing (TS) Europe Commercial Office, we are seeking x2 Product Managers to..., Term Temporary - 18 months fixed term contractPlace of work Hybrid with a minimum requirement of 12 in-person days per annum.Join Our Team! We have a new vacancy (18 month fixed term contract) for a full-time Service Development Project Manager to lead the scoping, design,..., Vacancy Description ABOUT THE ROLE: We are currently recruiting for motivated, reliable and customer focused Contract Lead/Key Account Manager to join our team based in Hatfield, Galleria. Job Type: Permanent - Full Time. Pay Rate: £ 49,500 per annum. Working Hours: 40..., Overview of Role Interact with client to gain a full understanding of client needs and deliver a service which exceeds expectations, thereby ensuring that our clients have a better day, every day. Responsible for ensuring all team members within remit are engaged and...
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and Supply Chain to ensure full commercial alignment. Building high-trust, collaborative partnerships with 3PL providers, driving joint improvement plans and innovation. Bringing structure and visibility to open-book models, validating cost inputs, and creating new benchmarks for commercial rigour. Supporting performance reviews, continuous improvement, and future 3PL onboarding. Translating strategic vision into operational reality across multi-temperature (ambient, chilled, frozen) environments. Identifying opportunities for automation, innovation, and industry-leading practices. To succeed in this role, you'll bring: Proven experience managing warehousing and/or transport logistics contracts with 3PL providers. Strong end-to-end supply chain acumen across FMCG, grocery, or e-commerce - with credibility in warehouse and transport operations. Demonstrable commercial acumen, with hands-on knowledge of open-book and closed-book models. Excellent stakeholder engagement and, influencing
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skills, able to align 3PLs, suppliers, and senior stakeholders around common goals. Strong financial literacy, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost modelling. A future-focused mindset, curious about new technologies and automation, and able to challenge established methods constructively. A collaborative, approachable style with the ability to build trust quickly. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites and supplier locations when needed. What you can expect in return At Ocado, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. You'll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere, an award-winning recognition programme, and a benefits package that includes: Flexible work: 30 days of 'work from anywhere' policy per year Wellbeing support: Dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27), plus options to buy more Pension plan: Up to 7% employer contribution matching Private medical cover for you and your family Family-friendly leave policies including maternity, adoption, shared parental, and paternity Financial perks: Interest-free train ticket loans, Cycle to Work scheme, and more Shuttle services: Free shuttle buses to and from site Share schemes: Get involved in our success Shopping discounts: 15% off Ocado.com and savings at popular retailers Financial protection: Income Protection and Life Insurance cover What's next - Interview process We're committed to finding the right person for this critical new role. Our interview process typically includes: Introductory call (30 minutes with Richard Wandowski, Lead Recruiter) - a chance to learn more about you and answer questions. In-depth interview - exploring your experience and suitability. Stakeholder panel - meet key business partners to understand cross-functional expectations. Final stage may include an in-person interview, potentially involving a presentation. Throughout the process, you can expect a mix of technical, situational, and behavioural questions designed to assess your skills and fit. We also want to ensure it's the right fit for you. Join Ocado Logistics today and play a defining role in reshaping our 3PL partnerships at a time of rapid growth and opportunity. Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, age, disability, or union membership status. Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Supply Chain and Strategy/Planning Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Food and Beverage Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ocado Logistics by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Supply Chain Manager" roles.London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Groceries Logistics (AGL)London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Senior Supply Chain Manager, Amazon Transportation ServicesLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Customer Supply Chain Manager - CPD (FTC)London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Waltham Abbey, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hatfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Waltham Abbey, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Hackney, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Supply Chain Planning Manager - 9-12 month FTCLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Luton, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago (Global) Director Lead Logistics Solutions Business Development (f/m/x)London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 21 hours ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs