At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in finding logistics solutions for major global clients.
- Company: Dynamic SME freight forwarding business with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: 32 days annual leave, comprehensive benefits, and world-class training.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact in the shipping industry.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in freight forwarding and team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are actively looking to engage shipping, freight forwarding professionals with a passion for freight forwarding for a new role as a Freight Operations Manager in Manchester on a hybrid basis!
My client is a SME freight forwarding business, with huge ambitions for growth, in the freight & shipping industry. You will be joining a fast-paced environment assisting in finding logistics solutions for some of the world's largest industrial, retail & FMCG based customers. My client focuses on searching air freight, sea freight & road freight solutions, which are both cost effective & time sensitive.
As a Freight Operations Manager you will report to the Freight Director on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas across the Manchester office:
- Managing a small team of 8 specialist freight forwarders across road, air & sea freight
- Overseeing the team responsible for preparing road, air and sea freight pricing & customer quotations - informing about the freight prices, port charges, cost of special documents, insurance prices as well as prices for handling the goods.
- Organising transport through third party transit means - such as air freight, sea freight and dedicated road freight transport.
The successful candidate will have an expansive background in multi-modal freight forwarding (either road, air or sea freight). The ideal Freight Operations Manager will have the following skills and experience:
- 4+ years experience in freight forwarding in any mode of freight (ideally focused on sea and air freight).
- Experience leading or managing teams within a freight forwarding or shipping environment.
- Experience of pricing, quotation and planning customer deliveries across road, air & sea freight.
- Desirable experience of customs compliance.
Commutable to Manchester on a hybrid basis.
32 days annual leave.
Comprehensive company benefits account.
World-class training & development and large opportunities to progress.
Operations Manager - Events (Permanent) in Manchester employer: Green & Wolvin Recruitment
Join a dynamic team in Nottinghamshire as a Freight Customs & Operations Specialist, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With competitive salaries and a focus on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you advance your career in the logistics sector. Enjoy the unique advantage of a 4on4off shift pattern, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while contributing to our commitment to excellence in customs operations.
Contact Details:
Green & Wolvin Recruitment Recruitment Team
