Permanent

Ocean Freight Operations Manager

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DK Recruitment

Job Description

Working with a fantastic business in Heathrow, we are recruiting for a Freight Operations-Manager.-

The primary focus will be Ocean Freight, But knowledge of Air, along with Customs and Sales expereince is an advantage. So an "all-rounder" would be perfect.-

Assisting in managing a busy team, you will have:

  • Demonstrable exposure to Sea-freight within a freight forwarding environment.

  • Strong operational knowledge of freight suppliers, hauliers, and forwarding networks, with a sales background.

  • Sound Customs knowledge.-

  • Commercial awareness-with the ability to balance Customer Service-and profitability.

  • Excellent negotiation skills along with industry contacts.

  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to step into operational detail when required.

  • Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused.

  • Clear communicator, able to explain operational and commercial decisions effectively.

  • Ambitious, accountable and motivated to grow with the business.

Salary -40-50k depending on experience.-