4PL Supply Chain Manager

About Yusen Logistics

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.
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Role Overview

We are looking for a 4PL Supply Chain Manager to develop and manage the supplier network within the Yusen Logistics Healthcare Control Tower. This role will be based at our Northampton SDC site (NN7 2FR) and 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 and customers.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £43,000 to £48,000 (depending on experience). The core working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.

This is an exciting opportunity for a supply chain professional with strong supplier management and leadership experience to take ownership of a strategic European supplier network within a highly regulated healthcare environment.


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.


What You Will Bring To The Role

• Proven logistics / supply chain management experience is essential.
• In-depth understanding of complex distribution networks, preferably in a 3PL/4PL pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven people management experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of GDP.
• Excellent communications skills, with strong ability in managing stakeholder and customer relationships.
• Proven ability in supporting commercial negotiations.
• Problem solving and continuous improvement mind-set.
• Solid Data analysis skills and proficiency on Excel.


What We Offer

• 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


Why Join Us?

At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.


At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and make our recruitment decisions based solely on skills, experience and potential. Diversity enables us to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and grow.

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