Logistics Manager
Location: Central London, United Kingdom Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Logistics Specialist to manage international shipments across road, sea and rail freight.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced international logistics professional to take ownership of end-to-end shipments, ensuring products are moved efficiently, compliantly and cost-effectively throughout the supply chain.
What We're Looking ForThe successful candidate will be capable of independently managing and controlling international transportation activities across the entire supply chain. You will play a key role in ensuring the seamless movement of goods, maintaining compliance, controlling logistics costs and delivering exceptional service to customers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage international road, sea and rail shipments from origin through to final delivery.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, shipping lines, warehouses and customs brokers, proactively resolving shipment, customs and delivery issues to ensure goods move efficiently through the supply chain.
- Obtain and evaluate freight quotations, selecting optimal transport solutions based on cost, transit time and risk.
- Monitor shipment progress, ETAs and delivery performance, proactively resolving delays and disruptions.
- Verify and identify discrepancies across shipping documentation, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, CMRs, Certificates of Origin and customs declarations.
- Support customs clearance, including interacting with customs brokers and ensuring compliance with Incoterms 2020 and international trade regulations.
- Review transport and logistics invoices to verify charges against agreed rates and contracts.
- Maintain shipment tracking records and prepare operational logistics reports.
- Understanding of freight, storage, demurrage and other logistics cost structures
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, carriers and logistics partners across multiple time zones.
Requirements - Experience & Qualifications
- Experience within international logistics, import/export or supply chain operations.
- Proven experience coordinating international road, sea and rail freight movements.
- Strong understanding of Incoterms 2020 and international shipping practices.
- Experience working with freight forwarders, carriers, shipping lines, warehouses and customs brokers.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
- Experience using ERP, TMS or transport management systems.
Preferred Skills & Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of import/export procedures and customs processes.
- Familiarity with international shipping documentation and compliance requirements. Ability to review and validate shipping and commercial documentation.
- Understanding of freight costs, storage charges, demurrage and logistics cost control.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. (Documents, deadlines and figures)
- Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve transport and customs-related issues.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong negotiation and business correspondence abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of operational performance.
- Comfortable working with international partners across different time zones.
If you are an organised, commercially minded logistics professional with a passion for international transportation and supply chain excellence, we would love to hear from you.
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