European Roadfreight Manager

KRL; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KRL is seeking a European Roadfreight Manager for a full-time on-site role in Telford. You will oversee European road freight operations, coordinate transport planning, and ensure timely delivery while managing carriers and client relationships.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to drive cost control and process improvements in a busy logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in European road freight operations including transport planning, scheduling and route optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage carrier and customer relationships with negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of European road transport regulations, customs processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate European road freight operations from the Telford base.
• Manage transport planning, ensure timely collection and delivery of goods.
• Supervise relationships with carriers, partners and clients and monitor service performance.
• Control costs, maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop the road freight team and drive process improvements.

Skills

European road freight operations

Transport planning

Carrier relationship management

Budget monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Documentation and reporting

Analytical skills

On-site collaboration

Job description

Company Description

KRL is a well-established nationwide and global freight and logistics provider with over 30 years of industry experience. The company offers cost-effective and reliable multi-modal solutions, including air, sea, and road freight, as well as customs brokerage, warehousing, and distribution services. KRL provides fully inclusive door-to-door services to support diverse supply chain requirements. The organization focuses on going above and beyond to meet international freight and logistics needs for clients on a daily basis. Team members benefit from working in a growing business with expanding offices and opportunities in the logistics sector.

Role Description

The European Roadfreight Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Telford, responsible for overseeing and coordinating European road freight operations. Day-to-day activities include managing transport planning, ensuring timely collection and delivery of goods, and supervising relationships with carriers, partners, and clients. The role involves monitoring service performance, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance with relevant transport regulations and customer requirements. The manager will lead and support the road freight team, provide guidance on operational issues, and contribute to process improvements and service development. The position includes regular communication with internal stakeholders and customers, resolving operational queries, and maintaining accurate documentation and system updates.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in European road freight operations, including transport planning, scheduling, and route optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage carrier and customer relationships, with effective stakeholder communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of international road transport regulations, customs processes, and compliance requirements within Europe.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing operational teams within freight, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Proficiency with logistics and transport management systems, and strong attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Good numerical and analytical skills to monitor performance, manage budgets, and support cost control measures.
• Relevant industry experience in freight forwarding, road transport, or logistics; a related qualification or professional certification is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Telford and collaborate effectively with local and remote colleagues.