Manager, Carrier Management – UK & Ireland
Location: Manchester (hybrid, with regular site and supplier engagement)
Type: Full time, Permanent
Are you a commercially minded transport or logistics leader with experience managing complex carrier networks at scale? Do you thrive where cost optimisation, service delivery and stakeholder management collide, and where your decisions directly impact national supply chain performance?
CHEP is hiring a Manager, Carrier Management – UK & Ireland, a critical role responsible for overseeing our carrier network across the region. You’ll own relationships with 150+ carriers, ensure capacity across all lanes, and drive performance, cost and compliance across a considerable transport spend.
You’ll sit at the heart of our network, partnering with Supply Chain, Procurement and Commercial teams, while leading a team of analysts and coordinators to deliver consistent, high-performing transport solutions.
This role blends operational delivery with commercial ownership, offering the opportunity to shape how our transport network performs today and evolves for the future.
If you’re motivated by complexity, pace and impact, this is a standout opportunity to make your mark.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Capability
- Proven experience in transport, logistics or carrier management within complex, multi-site environments
- Strong understanding of the UK carrier market and transport operations at scale
- Track record of cost optimisation, supplier management and performance improvement
- Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations and Commercial teams
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix environment
Leadership Behaviours
- Commercially astute, balancing cost, service and operational priorities
- Confident communicator at senior stakeholder level
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong people leader with the ability to develop and coach teams
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure carrier capacity across all UKI lanes (contracted and spot market)
- Manage carrier performance (service, cost, compliance and systems)
- Build and maintain relationships with carriers at owner and director level
- Drive cost optimisation initiatives and transport efficiency improvements
- Partner cross-functionally to deliver effective transport solutions
- Lead and develop a team of 4 supporting carrier management activity
- Align UKI operations with European standards and frameworks
Why Join CHEP?
- Influence a large transport network across UK & Ireland
- Work in a complex, high-impact, multi-stakeholder environment
- Exposure to strategic supply chain and transport decision-making
- Clear pathway into senior logistics and supply chain leadership roles
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus (typically 15%)
- Car allowance
- Private healthcare (family cover)
- Share scheme
- Flexible working
- 25 days holiday + option to buy/sell additional leave
- 10% pension contribution
- Life Assurance & EAP
Why This Role?
This is a role for someone who wants more than just operational delivery.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring the network works, improving how it performs, and influencing how it evolves.
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
Skills to succeed in the role
Coaching, Collaboration, Disruptive Thinking, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leading Change, Leading Customer Centric Teams, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Self-Awareness
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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Work Location: In person
