Air Import Break Bulk Supervisor

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking to enhance its air import department. This role involves supporting day-to-day operations, facilitating communication with warehouse teams, and ensuring timely cargo collections. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment focused on teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous development.

Benefits

23 Days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Dental and Optical cover

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Qualifications

• Support the Air import team with day-to-day operations.
• Assist with visibility of inbound shipments.
• Plan daily activities with team huddles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the regular flows of freight.
• Support Breakbulk Agents for timely breakdown of consolidations.
• Review department goals with leadership to ensure tracking.

Skills

Teamwork

Operational planning

Communication

Job description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 18,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Globally unified system

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to support growth and development of the air import department by monitoring and maintaining the regular flows of freight through the warehouse, through focus on Operations, Finances, Sales, People, Systems, and Culture in adherence to the company’s policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• Support the Air import team with day-to-day operations.
• Work alongside the warehouse team and support them with visibility of inbound shipments.
• Plan daily activity with team huddles to prepare for cargo collections from the airlines.
• Review department goals with Import leadership team to ensure we’re on track to achieve them.
• Support Breakbulk Agents to ensure timely break down of consolidations.
• Meet company standards of 52 hours training per year, including as needed management/leadership training

Additional Information

• 23 Days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental and Optical cover
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program