Freight Operations Manager - Felixstowe

Felixstowe Permanent
  • Specialist Logistics Company
  • Work life Balance

About Our Client

My Client provides a comprehensive range of services, including container shipping, air and ocean freight, supply chain management, and customs brokerage. With a vast network and a focus on sustainability, they play a pivotal role in facilitating international trade and global supply chain solutions.

Job Description

The Ideal Freight Operations Manager who will be reporting into the General Manager will have the following Skills and Attributes:

  • Oversee Operations Team
  • Negotiation of Air, Road and Sea spot quotations
  • Manage and oversee freight bookings from start to finish
  • build positive relationships with carriers, suppliers, and partners including existing clients.
  • Manage, develop and mentor operations teams via 1 to 1 development and KPI tracking
  • Solve commercial and operational challenges
  • Proactively improve efficiency of operations and making positive commercial decisions

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Freight Operations Manager will have the following skills and attributes:

  • Experience managing operational teams within Freight: Air, Sea or Road (REQUIRED).
  • Multi Modal Freight forwarding experience
  • Commercial understanding of freight industry and ability to follow trends.
  • Attention to detail across all levels
  • Ability to support the team and problem solve.
  • Commute to Heathrow

What's on Offer

Benefits:

  • Salary Based on Experience
  • Bonus
  • Company Car/Allowance
  • Pension
  • Private Healthcare + Family
  • Wellness and Mental health Schemes + Benefits
  • Tailored Progression plan.
Contact
Justin Konstantinavicius
Quote job ref
JN-112023-6238242
Phone number
+44 115 934 8703

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Import/Export
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Felixstowe
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Justin Konstantinavicius
Consultant phone
+44 115 934 8703
Job reference
JN-112023-6238242