DC Freight Manager - Cotton On Distribution Centre UK, Blenheim Industrial Estate Bulwell, Nott[...]

Cotton On Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global retail company is seeking a Junior Freight Manager in Nottingham to oversee inbound and outbound freight operations. The role requires experience in strategic management of transport, strong leadership skills, and a customer-centric approach. Key responsibilities include improving operational efficiency, managing transport timelines, and building relationships with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including career development opportunities and exceptional product discounts.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Additional holiday (purchasing leave - More You Time)

Employee Assistance Program

Exceptional 50% product discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic management of transport of goods.
• Ability to manage timelines and SLAs effectively.
• Strong leadership skills and customer-centric mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency.
• Manage transport operations to ensure timely deliveries.
• Lead teams and facilitate internal reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Effective Communication

Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

Resource management

Drive for results

Flexibility/Agility

Commercial acumen

Job description

We’re looking for a Junior Freight Manager to join our fast-paced retail environment. If you have experience in inbound and outbound freight operations, and excel at planning, coordinating, and keeping operations running smoothly, this is your opportunity to take on exciting challenges and help drive our success. Ready to take the next step in your career? We want to hear from you!

Location & Availability: This role is based at our Distribution Centre in Bulwell, Nottingham. The position requires availability from Monday to Sunday, with a standard workweek of 40 hours. The workday starts at 6:45 AM.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’re the supporter, the operator, and the team player. To enable the vison, you deliver a high quality and cost-efficient freight solutions for all Cotton On logistics services for our distribution centre. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a customer-centric mindset. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless operations and exceptional service delivery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• I partner with key stakeholders (internal and external) to improve operational efficiency and reduce transport cost.
• I ensure timelines and SLAs are adhered to by all transport parties so that goods are received in a timely manner – B2B & B2C.
• I build strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure all transport operations meet the requirements of the business and customer.
• I implement specific customer requirements such as internal reporting and customised transport metrics.
• I’m responsible for managing all elements of transport operations relating to wharf cartage to ensure timely and efficient results are delivered.
• I facilitate the creation of accurate deliver schedules to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated and communicated to key stakeholders.
• I manage and monitor the performance of the network of logistics service providers through KPI’s and performance evaluation.
• I manage tender processes with all relevant parties to ensure Cotton On is utilising best in market services to deliver our products.
• I lead Cotton On “Our Way” and build a team of engaged Brand and product ambassadors.
• I look after others and myself, and lead in alignment with our Safety Matters Framework.

THE WINNING SKILLS

• Experience in strategic management of transport of goods.
• Stakeholder management
• Resource management
• Effective Communication
• Coaching & Developing Others
• Drive for results
• Decision‑Making & Problem‑Solving
• Mastery and improvement
• Commercial acumen
• Curiosity
• Change Leadership
• Flexibility/Agility
• Empowerment
• Growth Mindset
• Values‑Driven Leadership

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Additional holiday (purchasing leave - More You Time)
• A Team Culture that feels like a family and celebrates YOU
• Baby pack for new parents
• Bike Scheme
• Wider Tech Benefit
• Class Pass Benefit
• Career Development Opportunities
• Bi‑annual Our Awards including a Cotton On Foundation Trip
• Exceptional 50% product discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training/professional development

If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant experience then we’d love to hear from you!

Please Apply now to submit your application.

Who are we?

Cotton On Group’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life‑changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we may support you in completing the job application process.