Freight Operations Manager - Marine / Shipping

Job Description

Position: Freight Operations Manager - Marine / Shipping

Location: Southampton

Salary: up to £80,000

We are recruiting for our client, a market leader in marine logistics, bridging oceans and offering world-class transportation and shipping solutions. As they expand their services, they are looking for a highly skilled Freight Operations Manager - Marine / Shipping, who is passionate about the Marine freight forwarding industry and who has the vision to help them provide exceptional service.

As a Freight Operations Manager, you will be responsible for shaping UK operations and making the impossible happen for clients. You will drive operational excellence, leading a team of professionals to implement strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage and lead a team of 12 professionals/freight forwarders, to ensure efficient and effective marine operations
2. Oversee the day-to-day operations of their bespoke freight and marine logistics, ensuring efficient cargo movements
3. Lead, mentor and develop the marine operations team
4. Full income statement ownership
5. Full operational and financial responsibility for the department, including file profitability and disbursement management
6. Interaction with shipping lines and transport suppliers concerning rate discussions and negotiations
7. Build strong and lasting relationships with key partners and represent the company at strategic events
8. Monitor industry trends and advancements to improve operational effectiveness
9. Shape and collaborate with each department, to align company goals
10. Pursue new opportunities, develop partnerships and strive to push the company forward
11. Make important, key decisions
12. International travel

Requirements:

1. Proven managerial experience in Ocean Freight / Marine Logistics
2. Managed a team in a customs-clearing environment
3. High level of operational exposure to Sea freight Export and Cross-trade shipments (project/capital equipment shipments would be advantageous)
4. Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
5. Demonstrate expertise in business strategy and operations
6. Ability to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and wider team
7. Develop trust and respect from colleagues & clients alike
8. Availability to travel internationally

Benefits:

1. Salary up to £80,000
2. The chance to travel internationally
3. Flexible working
4. Additional earning potential based on company and individual performance
5. The opportunity to shape the direction of the UK operation, to be heard and respected to make bold decisions
6. Health insurance
7. Generous holiday entitlement

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.