Hiring Now: Freight Operations Manager Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Freight Operations Manager Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Freight Operations Manager

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

We are actively looking to engage shipping, freight forwarding professionals with as passion for freight forwarding for a new role as a Freight Operations Manager in Manchester on a hybrid basis!

Client Details

My client is a SME freight forwarding business, with huge ambitions for growth, in the freight & shipping industry. You will be joining a fast-pace 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.

Job Description

As a Freight Operations Manager you will report in to the Freight Director on a daily basis. You will be responsible for the following areas for responsibility 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.

  * Providing appropriate transportation means with adequate load capacity and regulations around IMDG, IATA.

  * Handling customs entries and arranging billings for VAT/Duties

  * Ensuring, booking and conducting customs clearance.

The Ideal Candidate

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+ year's experience in freight forwarding in any mode of freight (ideally focused on sea and air freight).

  * Experience in AOG, OBC or Charter work would be advantageous

  * Proven people leadership experience of small or large teams

  * 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

  * Excellent customer service experience

  * Knowledge of INCOTerms is advantageous

  * Commutable to Manchester on a hybrid basis

What's On Offer?

  * £55,000-£65,000

  * 32 days annual leave

  * Comprehensive company benefits account.

  * World-class training & development and large opportunities to progress

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Freight Operations Manager job near me in Manchester, Greater Manchester! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!