Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Manager – Courier & Logistics

£40,000

Leeds, Essex or Berkshire | Hybrid | Full-time, permanent

A growing, service-led business is looking for a commercially minded newly created Supply Chain specialist to develop and manage its national courier network. Courier experience is essential.

This is a varied, hands-on role, with a strong opportunity to progress at the centre of a growing operation. You will source and onboard courier partners, strengthen supplier relationships, improve coverage and capacity, and help develop a scalable, digitally enabled logistics proposition.

You’ll work closely with Planning, Product, Technology and Marketing teams, as well as external suppliers, to support the continued growth of the company’s courier platform and marketplace.

What you’ll be doing

Growing and developing a resilient UK-wide courier network

Identifying coverage and capacity gaps, sourcing and onboarding suitable suppliers

Managing supplier performance, scorecards, review meetings and improvement plans

Negotiating rates, service levels and commercial agreements

Supporting suppliers to engage with a digital platform

Improving marketplace performance and onboarding independent drivers/local courier businesses

Monitoring service, analysing delivery data and resolving operational issues

Ensuring supplier compliance, insurance, licences, audits and safety standards are maintained

Supporting business continuity during peak demand and emergency-response activity

What we’re looking for

Experience in courier, transport, logistics or supplier-management environments

Strong supplier relationship management and commercial negotiation skills

Comfortable using performance data to identify issues and improvement opportunities

Highly organised, proactive and able to work at pace

Confident communicator with strong internal and external stakeholder-management skills

Experience with digital logistics platforms, supplier audits/compliance or CIPS/IOSH qualifications would be advantageous

This would suit someone who enjoys combining commercial supplier management with practical operational problem-solving, and wants to make a visible impact on a growing national network.