Global Multimodal Shipping Manager

MTrec Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Permanent position

Job summary

MTrec Commercial is seeking an experienced Shipping Manager to plan, coordinate and oversee end-to-end movement of goods from origin to final delivery at the customer site. The role requires managing multimodal international shipments and liaising with suppliers, carriers and customers to ensure on-time delivery.

You will book cargo, compare rates, and negotiate terms while maintaining strong relationships with shipping lines and logistics providers across time zones and countries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding or international supply chain management.
• Experience in multimodal international shipments.
• Experience booking cargo with shipping lines and/or freight carriers.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight and containerised shipping.
• Experience coordinating road transport from ports and final delivery locations.
• Experience dealing with international suppliers, customers and logistics partners.
• Experience managing shipments through to final job-site delivery.
• Strong understanding of shipping and customs documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate end-to-end international shipments from supplier or warehouse through to final job-site delivery.
• Select and coordinate transport modes including Ocean Freight, Road Transportation, Rail Freight, Airfreight, Multimodal and combined transport solutions.
• Identify potential delays or logistical risks and implement contingency plans.
• Book cargo directly with shipping lines, carriers, freight forwarders and transport providers.
• Obtain and compare freight rates and service options; negotiate rates where appropriate.
• Manage vessel schedules, sailing dates, transit times and container availability.
• Coordinate container bookings, including FCL, LCL, Breakbulk and project cargo.
• Ensure bookings are made within required shipping and project deadlines and maintain carrier relationships.
• Communicate daily with overseas suppliers, customers, agents, carriers and logistics partners.
• Coordinate delivery from port to project site and confirm site requirements and access.
• Ensure on-site health, safety and security requirements are met and delivery windows are observed.
• Resolve delivery issues promptly to minimise disruption to site operations.

Skills

Shipping management

Multimodal shipments

Freight forwarding

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

International coordination

Documentation knowledge

Deadlines management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

MTrec Commercial is seeking an experienced Shipping Manager to plan, coordinate and oversee end-to-end movement of goods from origin to final delivery at the customer site. The role requires managing multimodal international shipments and liaising with suppliers, carriers and customers to ensure on-time delivery.

You will book cargo, compare rates, and negotiate terms while maintaining strong relationships with shipping lines and logistics providers across time zones and countries.