4PL Supply Chain Manager

The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.

The Role
We are looking for a 4PL Supply Chain Manager to be based at our Northampton SDC (NN7 2FR) site. This role involves up to three days working remotely and two days on-site (subject to business requirements). It also requires frequent European travel to visit suppliers.

As a 4PL Supply Chain Manager, you will develop and manage the Supplier Network within the Yusen Logistics Healthcare Control Tower. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £40,000 to £45,000 (depending on experience) per annum.

The core working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.

Benefits:
• Individual health cover
• Free Eye Test *
• 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year
• Opportunity for Unpaid Leave
• Up to 10 days international remote working*
• Critical Illness Cover
• Health cash plan
• MyStrength Wellbeing App
• Free online Fitness Platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet and Nutrition
• On Site Mental health First Aiders
• Employee benefits i.e. Free eye test*, up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service, Health Cash Plan, Karo Health.
• Tailored development and career opportunities

Key responsibilities:
- Maintain an oversight of all supplier transport and warehouse activities, under the scope of the 4PL supply chain activity.
- Ensure effective supply chain management tools are in place for key strategic suppliers across Healthcare networks, including the development of vendor rating and performance review systems.
- Develop and review supplier SLAs and ensure adherence to contractual obligations via KPI implementation and management.
- Conduct frequent formal supplier reviews both remotely face to face, using an agile and structured approach.
- Support any change projects i.e. tender results, continuous improvement, new business as required.
- Ensure all quality and compliance requirements are upheld by supplier partners, including conducting periodic audits of all Supplier Management framework SOPs.
- Promote best practice across the supplier network and challenge processes to deliver optimal outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer stakeholders.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of four Logistics Coordinators, ensuring adherence to company policies and performance standards.


Key Requirements:
- Proven logistics / supply chain management experience is essential.
- In-depth understanding of complex distribution networks, preferably in a 3PL/4PL pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience managing a team.
- Working knowledge and understanding of GDP.
- Good communications skills, with proven ability in managing stakeholder and customer relationships.
- Proven ability in supporting commercial negotiations.
- Problem solving and continuous improvement mind-set.
- Solid Data analysis skills (Excel to Pivot/report standard).



We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

In Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process but we encourage the candidates to use them to enhance their application and not replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer that encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can strive and grow their potential.

Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.