Manager, Global Transport & Warehousing Tendering and Budgeting

The role

The Manager, Global Transport & Warehousing Tendering and Budgeting will support the development, tendering, procurement, and contractual performance management of global logistics service partners. This role manages the cross-Operations budgeting process for OPEX and CAPEX across AMER, EMEA, ANZ, APAC, and Japan.

What you will do

• Lead and support global tendering activity across transportation, warehousing, and logistics operations service partners.
• Manage tender activity for sea freight, road freight, air freight, warehouse 3PL, and 4PL Logistics Control Tower services.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Legal, Logistics, Warehousing, Planning, and regional Operations teams.
• Support contractual SLA management for global service partners.
• Own and coordinate the QBR process with key service partners.
• Manage the cross-Operations budgeting process for OPEX and CAPEX.
• Act as a key point of contact for Finance and Planning teams.
• Establish consistent governance for tender activity, partner reviews, SLA performance, and budget tracking.
• Develop reporting packs, performance scorecards, and action logs.
• Support the development of a global service partner strategy.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, transportation, warehousing, service partner management, or operations finance.
• Experience supporting or managing logistics tenders, RFPs, supplier selection, or contract governance.
• Strong understanding of transportation modes including sea freight, road freight, and air freight.
• Experience working with 3PL warehouse providers, 4PL/control tower providers, carriers, freight forwarders, or logistics service partners.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, CPU modelling, OPEX, and CAPEX management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across Operations, Procurement, Finance, Planning, Legal, and regional teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing QBRs, scorecards, and performance reviews.
• Ability to manage multiple global priorities and turn business requirements into practical partner and budget plans.

Nice to have

• BA/BS in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Procurement, or another related field
• Experience in Lean toolset is a plus
• Greenbelt or higher certification desirable

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus opportunity
• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• 25 days holiday per year
• On Site Gym
• Subsidised Café
• Free soft drinks
• On site bar
• Access to cycle garage and showers

Before you apply

• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees

About the company

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. It is a dynamic technology company and an entertainment leader.