Freight Manager - Aerospace

Logistics Talent Agency; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace logistics provider is seeking an experienced Freight Manager in Vancouver. This full-time, in-office position involves managing and optimizing air and ocean freight shipments, overseeing drayage operations, and coordinating with logistics partners. Candidates should have proven freight management experience, with strong skills in negotiation and budget management. A Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with career growth opportunities within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight management, specializing in ocean and air shipments.
• Strong understanding of drayage operations and transportation logistics in Canada.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and manage budgets.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize ocean and air freight shipments for the aerospace industry.
• Coordinate with carriers and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee drayage operations and enhance supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Freight management

Ocean and air shipment handling

Drayage operations

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

About the job Freight Manager - Aerospace

Are you an experienced Freight Manager with expertise in handling ocean and air shipments? We are recruiting on behalf of our client, an aerospace company in Vancouver, seeking a Freight Manager to oversee their logistics operations. This role requires managing both ocean and air shipments, with a strong understanding of drayage. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the aerospace industry with this full-time, in-office position offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Salary: Competitive salary + benefits

Responsibilities:

Manage and optimize ocean and air freight shipments for the aerospace industry.

Coordinate with carriers and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective solutions.

Oversee drayage operations and transportation logistics within Canada.

Develop and implement strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.

Requirements:

Proven experience in freight management, specializing in ocean and air shipments.

Strong understanding of drayage operations and transportation logistics in Canada.

Ability to negotiate contracts, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.

Why Apply:

Opportunity to work with an aerospace company in Vancouver, contributing to critical logistics operations.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Full-time, in-office position with room for career growth and professional development.

Be part of a supportive team environment committed to innovation and excellence in aerospace logistics.

Ready to take your career in freight management to new heights? Apply now and join our clients team in Vancouver!

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