Are you an experienced Shipping / Freight / Logistics professional looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced product environment?
dSb are currently recruiting for a Freight & Logistics Manager to support the efficient operation of the Supply Chain, working closely with the Director and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for inbound freight, shipping, imports, freight forwarders and supplier relationships, negotiating with vessel bookings from Egypt and Vietnam
What will you be doing?
• Supporting the planning and management of inbound freight operations
• Coordinating shipments and working closely with freight forwarders
• Managing shipping schedules, arrival dates and container bookings
• Monitoring suppliers and carriers against KPIs
• Reviewing routing, shipping modes, volumes and carriers to identify efficiencies
• Resolving transportation, import and supplier issues
• Ensuring shipping and import documentation is accurate and compliant
• Negotiating vessel bookings
You’ll ideally have:
✅ Previous shipping / freight experience within a product/retail environment
✅ Working knowledge of import and shipping documentation and INCO terms
✅ Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting deadlines
✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
✅ A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine interest in improving processes
✅ Strong Excel and wider MS Office skills
Candidates will need to have full-right to work in the UK and be accessible to Leeds or Hartlepool area.
Contact Details:
dSb Recruitment Consultancy Ltd. Recruitment Team
